1994 VOLVO 240

0 recalls — 2 complaints — 17 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 10, 2001
AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PICK UP MORE AND MORE SPEED. TO STOP, CONSUMER TURNED INTO A DRIVEWAY, AND JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK AND SHUT ENGINE OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 8, 1999
CAR HAS A SEVERE CASE OF RUST--IN THE HOOD, TRUNK, UNDERNEATH THE AUTO, IN THE DOORS AND THE WHEEL WELL.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 VOLVO 240

17 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
350000 EQUIPMENT3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
150000 SEAT BELTS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
Special Tools Bu May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 4, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
RTJ-16724 Oct 8, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLVO VEHICLES:THE ROOT CAUSE FOR SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON ALL MAKE, MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VOLVOS, IS GLYCOL CONTAMINATION FROM THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations — VOLVO 240

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP89010 Opened: Jun 28, 1989 — Closed: Nov 16, 1989
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1988
BRAKE PERFORMANCE
BRAKE PERFORMANCE
DP89009 Opened: Jun 13, 1989 — Closed: Oct 18, 1989
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1985
FUEL SYSTEM RELIABILITY
FUEL SYSTEM RELIABILITY

VOLVO 240 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO 240 across all model years (1975–1986).

3 Total Recalls
186 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
37 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO 240 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1994 (current) 0 2
1993 0 16 View
1992 0 29 View
1991 0 19 View
1990 0 26 View
1989 0 19 View
1988 0 12 View
1987 0 8 View
1986 1 29 View
1985 1 8 View
1984 0 5 View
1983 0 9 View
1982 0 2 View
1980 0 1 View
1976 0 1 View
1975 1 0 View

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