During minor collision vehicle was damaged due to bumper's differnece in the height.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Volvo 240 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1982 Volvo 240 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the wheels & tires (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1983 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 240 year, for its age
#19 most complained-about 1982 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1982 Volvo 240 problems
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No recalls for the 1982 Volvo 240
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 Volvo 240. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1982 Volvo 240
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tire separated on the right rear of the vehicle and ripped through the fender well and locked the right rear wheel. (Yokohama gs4 1857014)
Volvo 240: every year compared
All 240 years1982 Volvo 240 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Volvo 240 | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1982 Volvo 245 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Volvo DL | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1982 Volvo GL | 1 | 1 | - | 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 1982 Volvo 240
Does the 1982 Volvo 240 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 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 1982 Volvo 240?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1982 Volvo 240 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 1, 1997 and the latest on July 23, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1982 Volvo 240 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 87 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 1982 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