Volvo 740 years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo 740 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo 740 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo 740 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 740 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags22
- Acceleration21
- Electrical10
- Engine8
- Transmission6
- Seat belts6
- Brakes6
- Wheels3
- Fuel system3
- Tires2
- Suspension2
- Steering2
Volvo 740 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 8 | Acceleration | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1991 | - | 19 | Airbags | 1 | 7 | ||
| 1990 | - | 47 | Acceleration | 130,000 | 2 | 16 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Volvo 740
What years of the Volvo 740 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo 740 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo 740?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo 740?
Airbags, with 22 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (21) and electrical (10).
How many recalls does the Volvo 740 have?
2 recalls between 1990 and 2002. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.
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