1992 Volvo 740

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1992 Volvo 740
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:30:30.484Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 740 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 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 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1992: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
198510
198611
198715
198816
198941
199047
199119
19928
19932
19951
19982
20002
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *TW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950608

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950601

SEAT BELTS

2 of 8 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other and anchorage.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

FIRE
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR PERIOD OF 10 MINUTES, GAS TANK CAUGHT FIRE AIR BURNED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950124

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Volvo 740?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Volvo 740 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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