1991 Volvo 740

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1991 Volvo 740
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:05.865Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1991: 19 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

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

11 of 19 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 740GL (NA). WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH ARMS, THE LEFT SHOULDER, AND BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160315

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES ARM, CHEST, AND FACE INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050405

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD STOP ON A TRAFIC LIGHT AND THEN BEARLY REALESED THE BRAKE PAD AND INPACTED THE FRONT VEHICLE THAT LET THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021030

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY

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DT: THE OWNER TRIED TO PARK CAR AND WAS SLOWY GOING INTO THE PARKING SPACE. ALL OF SUDDEN THE CAR ACCERELATED AND IT CRASHED INTO A WALL OF A BUILDING. THEN, CAR SMOKED. OWNER SUSTAINED INJURIES .

NHTSA ODI report, 20050606

WHEN DRIVING COMING TO A STOP AND START BACK UP CAR ACCELERATED THERE IS NO BRAKE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950113

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

STEERING

2 of 19 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing pump and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

SEAT BELTS

2 of 19 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

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 19931123 — PE (closed 19940420)

INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 91V075000 (seat belts) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Volvo 740?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Volvo 740 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.