Engine & cooling

1986 Volvo 240 Engine problems

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1986 Volvo 240's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 8% of all its complaints, most recently on November 11, 1998. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Engine complaints

Engine & coolingFuel systemTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemLightsVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureAcceleration & cruise controlWheels & tiresEquipment & accessories

Cruise control/speedometer and odometer/air intake sensor/glove box door hinge heater/air conditioner indoor fan/ radio antenna/inside rear view mirror/dome light, tail light lense/catalitic converter/water pump/timing belt/plastic cover under engine/wheel studs/throttle cable/brackets that hold sunvisor/rocker panel trim molding around wheel wells/vent line for gas tank, and alternator failed.

Volvo 240 engine complaints by year

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240 engine problems, every year

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

1986 Volvo 240 Engine problems

Engine complaints

Volvo 240 engine complaints by year

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