1990 Volvo 740

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1990 Volvo 740
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:39.191Z

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

1990: 47 complaints

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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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 30%

30% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1990 VOLVO 740. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE GARAGE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151228

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 740. WHILE REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150626

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE ATTEMPTING RIGHT TURN, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 489061). *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION (12:00) GOING 25-30 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960117

NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG DURING REAR END COLLISION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950125

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING OVER A HILL AT 45 MPH, A DEER ENTERED THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE DEER. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT STRIKING TREES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060310

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900928 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL DAMPER LOCATED BEHIND THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. OVER TIME, THE SOLDER JOINTS COULD ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL DAMPER.

Campaign 90V165000 — check if this car was fixed

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 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 90V165000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 91V075000 (seat belts) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Volvo 740?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Volvo 740 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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