1994 Volvo 240 Problems: 2 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1994 Volvo 240 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Acceleration
1
Body
1

Problems by type

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Acceleration
1
Body
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Volvo 240 10

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jul 21, 2023 Service bulletinComplimentary upgrade C00009 description.
Jun 12, 2023 Service bulletinRubber cushion
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May 6, 2022 Service bulletinICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Feb 9, 2022 Service bulletinVida qr
Feb 3, 2022 Service bulletinShipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Jun 23, 2020 Service bulletinBattery Charger/maintainer requirement
Dec 14, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a service manager bulletin
Dec 4, 2018 Service bulletinMandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly...
Oct 8, 2008 Service bulletinVolvo vehicles:the root cause for some automatic transmission failures on all make, model and model year...

What 1994 Volvo 240 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Acceleration · NJ

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.

Filed Jun 20, 1997 · Body · MO

Car has a severe case of rust--in the hood, trunk, underneath the auto, in the doors and the wheel well.

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Questions about the 1994 Volvo 240

Is the 1994 Volvo 240 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1994 Volvo 240, fewer than a typical 240 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Volvo 240?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 1994 Volvo 240 have?

No recalls on record.

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1994 Volvo 240 problems