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Vehicle safety record
1980 Volvo 240 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1980 Volvo 240 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 240 year, for its age
#16 most complained-about 1980 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1980 Volvo 240 problems
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No recalls for the 1980 Volvo 240
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1980 Volvo 240. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1980 Volvo 240
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Volvo 240: every year compared
All 240 years1980 Volvo 240 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Volvo 240 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1980 Volvo 244 | 1 | 0 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1980 Volvo 240
Does the 1980 Volvo 240 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1980 Volvo 240 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1980 Volvo 240?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1980 Volvo 240 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 28, 1995 and the latest on March 28, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1980 Volvo 240 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo 240 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo 240 years have the most complaints?
1990 (20), 1989 (17), 1991 (17). See every Volvo 240 year compared.
What should I do if my 1980 Volvo 240 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data