Volvo 740 1988
Model 740 made in 1988 by Volvo got 15 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.3l, 2.8l.
Model 1988
| 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 | $ 750 | 5 | 870904 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 652 | 5 | 870904 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/25 | Regular | $ 682 | 5 | 870904 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 626 | 5 | 870904 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/20/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 834 | 5 | 870904 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 750 | 8 | 870904 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/34/27 | Regular | $ 652 | 8 | 870904 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/25 | Regular | $ 682 | 8 | 870904 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/35/28 | Regular | $ 626 | 8 | 870904 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||
| PE96019 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 03/04/1996 | 05/21/1996 | BATTERY CABLE SHORT | 96V085000 | |
| Battery cables may suffer insulation damage that could result in a engine compartment fire. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/13/1996 | |||
| While driving, supplemental restraining system light came on. please describe. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/21/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1988 740 air bag malfunctioned. *ts when the consumer turn on the ignition the driver's side air bag deployed. the deployment momentarily knocked the consumer unconscious. the air bag slammed into the right side of the consumer's face and left breast. the consumer sustained a bloody nose and eye, chemical burns and immediate swelling of her face. the consumer has also sustained 20% loss of vision in her right eye. *nm | |||
| 04/06/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| While pulling into a parking lot, my airbag deployed at just a few miles per hour without hitting anything.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Battery cables failed prior to recall notice resulting in and engine fire causing the consumer to recieve burns to the arm and wrist while extinguishing the fire. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall on the insulation on the battery cables which could lead to a short circuit, recall not done because of dealer location problems. | |||
| Vehicle had battery cable short causing erractic lighting operation. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/03/1996 | |||
| Driving vehicle at a speed of 50mph, vehicle stalled without warning, resulting in an accident, impact 6:00 position. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 09/03/2000 | 1 | 09/12/1999 | |
| Vehicle was parked for over two hours smoke was noticed coming from hood area. fire department came, opened the hood, and it bursted into flames. it may have been caused by a short circut of the wire harness. volvo has not been contacted.*ak | |||
| 07/03/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1988 | |
| Pe96-019 active, electrical short, under the hood fire,after parking the vehicle for 1/2 hour.*ak the fire completely destroyed the engine compartment under the hood, the automobile was declared a total loss by the insurance company, vehicle was parked in the garage.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/13/1994 | 3 | ||
| Hole burned through cylinder head, causing engine/radiator to fail. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/15/1996 | |||
| Car was parked in garage for two to three days caught on fire . tt | |||
| 07/28/1995 | |||
| Car was in park and caught on fire . *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving vehicle into garagevehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. owner turned off vehicle and vehicle started to smoke. cause unknown. *ak *nlm | |||
| Engine experiences sudden acceleration without warning. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 5 | 01/05/1994 | |
| Winshield washers failed, affecting visibility. also cruise control failure. *ak | |||