MYRModel Year Report

1989 Volvo 740

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1989 Volvo 740
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:20.715Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 740 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1989: 41 complaints
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YearComplaints
198510
198611
198715
198816
198941
199047
199119
19928
19932
19951
19982
20002
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950616

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH VOLVOVILLE USA FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V08500 FOR DATE BELOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041118

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 VOLVO 740. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXCESSIVELY OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED AN OIL LEAK UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080821

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910513 — seat belts

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 BU

Remedy: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Campaign 91V075000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960304 — PE (closed 19960521)

BATTERY CABLE SHORT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V075000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Volvo 740?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Volvo 740 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.