Volvo 740 1992
Model 740 made in 1992 by Volvo got 8 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and visibility. The car had one investigation (air bags). The car has one 2.3l engine.
Model 1992
| 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 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 5 | 910821 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/35/27 | Regular | $ 783 | 5 | 910821 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 8 | 910821 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/35/27 | Regular | $ 783 | 8 | 910821 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| CAMP/59 | 05/01/1992 | 39574 | Modification of rex/regina. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| CAMP/59 | 05/01/1992 | 39575 | Replacement of pressure switches and wiring harness. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| GRP87/930 | 03/01/1993 | 87-707(0989) | 39583 | Replacement of blower motor. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| GRP87/729 | 01/01/1993 | 39582 | New fan housing modification for earlier type blower motor. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA94015 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 04/20/1994 | 10/12/1994 | INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS | 94V185000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Ignition key can be removed from the ignition while car is in drive. there is no parking lock which allows the car to be parked without putting the car in park, and allows the car to roll. dealer contacted, and stated that this model does not have a parking lock. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Short block is defective, had to replace engine. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/11/1994 | |||
| Vehicle was parked for period of 10 minutes, gas tank caught fire air burned. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 07/07/1999 | |||
| Gear shift on the automatic speed control caught on fire. consumer was driving vehicle and without warning the gearshift caught on fire. please additional information. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/25/2000 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| The car seat fell completely over on its side, after making a turn. possible design flaw of the rear seat belt which did not secure properly. *yc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *tw | |||
| 01/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury. *aw | |||