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1988 VOLVO 245

0 recalls, 6 complaints - 3 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Mar 15, 1999
Incident date: Mar 4, 1997
WATER PUMP FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE INTO VEHICLE, DRIVE BELTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Mar 15, 1999
Incident date: Mar 4, 1997
WATER PUMP FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE INTO VEHICLE, DRIVE BELTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Mar 4, 1997
WATER PUMP FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE INTO VEHICLE, DRIVE BELTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Mar 4, 1997
WATER PUMP FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE INTO VEHICLE, DRIVE BELTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Apr 17, 1996
TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Aug 19, 1997
ELECTRICAL HEATING WIRES IN THE SEAT FAILED RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 VOLVO 245

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
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 Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

VOLVO 245 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO 245 across all model years (1975, 1992).

20 Total Recalls
15 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO 245 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
1993 0 1 View
1992 1 1 View
1989 0 3 View
1988 (current) 0 6
1987 1 1 View
1986 1 0 View
1985 0 1 View
1983 0 1 View
1982 0 1 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 5 0 View
1975 9 0 View

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V70 92 1,181 View