1990 Volvo 240 Problems, complaints & recalls

Tl* the contact owned a 1990 volvo 240 wagon. The contact stated that the battery was continuously failing. The vehicle was taken to a service station for inspection. The mechanic advised the contact to drive the vehicle into the service bay area. As soon as she shifted from park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. The contact made a hard left turn to avoid crashing into the front entrance of the shop and crashed into a wall instead. The building...

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 volvo 240. The contact stated that when shifting from park, the vehicle began to accelerate and the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the glass doors of the auto department and through the building. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable diagnose the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 01/05/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was initially brought in for repairs due to the vehicle constantly shutting off.*Js

Goodyear viva 2 tires from walmart have gone out-of-round repeatedly. The mechanics at another tire shop say they see this all the time with walmart goodyears. I gave up on warranty replacements, since they also fail, and I have two daughters and a wife driving these cars with failing tires. I sacrificed the warranties and put kumhos on the cars. I have 6 volvo 240s and all of them have had failures of walmart tires. Goodyear, douglas and uniroyal. 185 -70 - 14. In every case the tires go out-of-round and...

Consumer stated that when trying to reverse and without warning vehicle accelerated, causing an accident. Dealer notified. *Ak

While driving brakes failed, causing a collision. Vehicle checked by dealer who determined that 3 failed components; master cylinder/ left front caliper, and "booster".*Ak

Consumer states he has been having numerous problems with rear tail lights, turn signal assemblies and the front marker light, consumer states that the materials that are being used are very brittle, consumer states over the last 18 months he has noticed numerous cracks, surface distortions, and clouding, also water enters the lens/refelctor assemblies and has further aggravated the problem by introducing road contaminates into the lens housing, as well as causing numerus premature bulb failures. *Jb

While seating in driver seat noticed seat rocking soon after when seat broke in half. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.*Ak

I'm reporting this problem with the volvo (240 dl) because I feel it's a safety issue. When the controller goes out on these vehicles the cars no longer operate, thus creating a very serious hazard, especially if one is traveling on a congested highway. This has been problem with the volvo 240 dl through 1988 until 1992. Volvo has not recalled any of these cars or corrected the problem, and volvo is perfectly aware of this problem. Several mechanics and research have indicated to me that the emissions controllers...

While driving at highway speed the back of the driver's seat fell off. The dealer replaced a bolt but now the seat back appears ready to fall again.

While parked with key out of the ignition, consumer's child was able to take the vehicle out of the park position to the neutral position, causing an accident. *Ak

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

Vehicle's engine compartment caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled. Owner contacted the manufacturer. *Ak

Vehicle stopped running at 55 mph due to failure of the ignition control unit.

ECM COMPUTER UNIT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE STALL.

Consumer stated that while driving down the freeway at about 55mph the vehicle just cut off without any warning. The consumer had to turn on the emergency lights so other cars wouldn't hit them. Vehicle had to be towed to a mechanic. The consumer contacted the dealer, they said it was a computer malfunction, and it could stop at anytime. The dealer also told the consumer that it was nothing they could do about it because it was out of warranty. *Ak

COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE FAILED.

The supplemental restraint warning light is on. *Ak

The vehicle was in motion and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to have a near accident.*Ak

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FELL APART. TT

Steering lower knuckle failed (please explain in more detail). Tt