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1992 Volvo 244 problems

The most common problem on the 1992 Volvo 244 is airbags. It has 2.0 times the complaints of a typical 244 model year.

Typical year2.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
3
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 1992 Volvo 244 problems

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

  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Recalls 1

Suspension: frontReported September 20, 1992 · 7,526 vehicles affected
What is wrong
A nut which joins the wheel spindle and a ball joint in the front suspension was not properly torqued.
Risk
The ball joint and the suspension strut can ultimatelyseparate from each other. The wheel will remain attached to the car, but loss ofsteering control will result.
Remedy
Inspect the front suspension for proper ball joint attachment and replace the ball joint assembly if it does not meet specifications.

Recall number 92V134000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Volvo 244 3

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

What 1992 Volvo 244 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 4, 1998 · Airbags · SC

Crash sensor failed.

Filed Aug 13, 1996 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle stalls intermittently due to defective control unit.

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Questions about the 1992 Volvo 244

Is the 1992 Volvo 244 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1992 Volvo 244, 2.0 times a typical 244 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Volvo 244?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 1992 Volvo 244 have?

1 recall, covering suspension.

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