1987 Volvo 740
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1987
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.
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Owner states that after exiting his vehicle and removing the key the engine vehicle continued to run, owner states that vehicle rolled into another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-02-18
Vehicle speed control
2 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Car placed in reverse and then took off. Please describe details. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-15
While backing out driveway, change gears from park to reverse vehicle went into open throttle position lost control hitting a curb under the bottom damage.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-06
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Service brakes
1 of 15 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 15 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1987-06-08Electrical system87V064000 Engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe.
Remedy: Relocate wiring harness and secure with a new bracket and clamp.
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1990-05-29Power train89V204000 Driveshaft could contact the fuel tank and score and scrape outer surfaces of the tank at the point of contact.
Remedy: Replace fuel tank and/or install protective device between driveshaft and the tank.
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1991-05-13Seat belts91V075000 Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt…
Remedy: Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
Buy-smart checklist
1987 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 87V064000 · Electrical system
- Recall 89V204000 · Power train
- Recall 91V075000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1987 Volvo 740 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1987 Volvo 740?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Volvo 740 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.