Volvo 240 years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo 240 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo 240 years
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Volvo 240 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volvo 240 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags16
- Electrical14
- Acceleration11
- Brakes10
- Transmission6
- Tires5
- Seats4
- Steering3
- Lights3
- Engine3
- Visibility2
- Seat belts2
Volvo 240 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 14 | Airbags | 0 | 4 | ||
| 1992 | - | 22 | Airbags | 0 | 7 | ||
| 1991 | - | 16 | Airbags | 0 | 6 | ||
| 1990 | - | 20 | Electrical | 0 | 5 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Volvo 240
What years of the Volvo 240 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo 240 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo 240?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo 240?
Airbags, with 16 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (14) and acceleration (11).
How many recalls does the Volvo 240 have?
No recalls on record.
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