2002 Volvo 740

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2002 Volvo 740
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:36.166Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002 1
1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaint 2002 1
1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaint 2002 1

2002: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
198510
198611
198715
198816
198941
199047
199119
19928
19932
19951
19982
20002
20021

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

Show complaint excerpts

No traction in wet conditions; traction control comes on often when raining even at low speeds in straight line.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-15

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Volvo 740?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo 740 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.