Tl* the contact owns a 1992 volvo 240 equipped with yokohama avid touring s tires, size: 185/70r14 (na). While depressing the brake pedal at approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that all four tires were deflated and the sidewalls of the tires were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sidewalls of the tires were cracked and all four tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The contact stated that the failure was associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 12t025000 (tires); however, the tires were not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 104,050 and the tire failure mileage was 3,436.
The worst 1992 Volvo 240 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags6
- Transmission4
- Brakes3
- Tires3
- Acceleration2
Problems by type
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- Airbags6
- Transmission4
- Brakes3
- Tires3
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
- Body1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Inadvert. Air bag deploys
There is no summary currently available
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Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Volvo 240 64
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Vida qr
- Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly...
- This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be...
- This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
- Software Installation Policy changes.
- Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo
- This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice
- Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc
What 1992 Volvo 240 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 volvo 240. The contact stated that he purchased a plastic fuel line (part number: 3547865) but the component failed. The dealer was notified of the failure advised that he contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that they would return his call within the next two days and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 215,000. Kmj
Consumer states while sitting the car will accelerate without warning.*jb consumer stated that during the first incident, the vehicle climbed over the parking lot bumper resulting in damage to left lower control arm, left lower ball joint, stabilizer bar and both stabilizer links. In the last incident the windshield wiper broke. The dealer could not find the cause for the vehicle's acceleration.
Transmission/parking brake are defective. When consumer is in vehicle there is a reminder of vehicle's safety. Dealership is aware of problem.*akconsumer states that the gear shift safety interlock cable is defective causing the key to be removed from the ignition switch without putting the transmission gear lever in park. Consumer stated that the spare tire disintegrated while in the trunk, tire never been used.
While driving, right rear tire exploded. Two holes were in tire along the seam where tread meets the sidewall. Tire melted on rim and a blow torch had to be used to remove tire from rim. Size p195/70r14/90smts. Contacted dealer. *ak
The vehicle continually shuts down, several repair attempts (idle speed motor,valve and throttle body) which have to not remedied the stalling problems.
While driving on highway at low speeds vehicle disengages from 4th gear, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Air bag computer part failed.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
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Questions about the 1992 Volvo 240
Is the 1992 Volvo 240 reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 1992 Volvo 240, 1.4 times a typical 240 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Volvo 240?
Airbags, with 6 complaints. Next is transmission (4).
How many recalls does the 1992 Volvo 240 have?
No recalls on record.
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