Volvo 740 1986
Model 740 made in 1986 by Volvo got 10 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, latches/locks/linkages and power train. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.3l, 2.4l and 2.8l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 850831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/25/23 | 24/32/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 5 | 85 831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 5 | 850831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 5 | 85 831 |
| ( 2.4L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 24/27/25 | 27/34/30 | D | $ 720 | 5 | 860209 |
| ( 2.4L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 25/30/27 | 28/38/32 | D | $ 666 | 5 | 860209 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 850831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 8 | 850831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 8 | 85 831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 8 | 85 831 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 8 | 850831 |
| ( 2.4L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 24/27/25 | 27/34/30 | D | $ 720 | 8 | 860209 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V064000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 106602 | 06/08/1987 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 05/11/1987 | 05/19/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short circuit and malfunctioning of the electricalsystem, as well as charring of the wiring insulation, could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate wiring harness and secure with a new bracket and clamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger sedans and wagons. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V083000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 1068 | 07/08/1986 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 06/24/1986 | 07/01/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The tailgate child lock can be opened from inside when the child lock is engaged. the feature to prevent the tailgate from being operated from the inside of the station wagon may not function properly. consequence of defect: if a child is not properly secured in an approved restraint system, as required by many state laws, and is allowed to ride in the rear compartment, he/she may open the tailgate inadvertently and fall out into the traffic. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace tailgate latches. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tailgate lock.vehicle description: station wagons. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V204000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | to 08/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 38000 | 05/29/1990 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/17/1989 | 11/29/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Driveshaft could contact the fuel tank and score and scrape outer surfaces of the tank at the point of contact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A small leak could develop which could , in the presenceof an ignition source, result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel tank and/or install protective device between driveshaft and the tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: driveshaft / fuel tank.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V075000 | VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | from 01/01/1985 to 06/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 485 | 05/13/1991 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 05/06/1991 | 05/15/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 inadvertant release of the belt buckle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: safety belt misuse could cause the seat occupant to face greater risk of injury in a sudden stop or vehicle accident if an inadvertant release of the safety belt occurred. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: safety belts for auxiliary seats.vehicle description: station wagons. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE89107 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 04/04/1989 | 11/21/1989 | FUEL TANK/DRIVESHAFT | 89V204000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 1 | |||
| This particular model has defective battery cable which caused a vehicle fire, however vehicle not included in the recall due to model year. (representative of auto shop) | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/16/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer believes wiring problem existed which caused plastic odor and fire to start when consumer noticed smoke coming from near the gear shifter, flames appeared and the passenger compartment was completely incinerated, engine relatively undamaged. *et | |||
| 07/31/1998 | 2 | ||
| Plastic moulding covering wires coming off, electrical wires are exposed. mechanic did not repair due to not being under warranty. *ak consumer stated due to the electrical wiring problems this cause the headlights, turn signals and parking lights to be inoperative as well as other componets that are affected.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/04/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1985 | |
| Engine fire. | |||
| 12/31/1997 | 01/19/1997 | ||
| While parked in garage vehicle caught on fire. consumer put out fire with fire extinguisher. | |||
| 07/07/1992 | |||
| There was a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle. the vehicle was totaled. the dealer was contacted about the fire. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Engine compartment fire, failure of fuel injectors, vehicle was in a idle position when saw under the hood smoke. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 06/20/1995 | 2 | 06/01/1986 | |
| Forward rubber bushing tears much to often. im afraid one day, that the driveshaft will fall and hit street , cause a spark and start a fire. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Consumer was in an accident and the driver side seat belt restraint failed, broke consumer neck, please describe . *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 04/11/1988 | |||
| Hydraulic support screws fractured, causing hood to release. *ak | |||