Tl*- the contact owns a1988 volvo 240 dl. The rear camshaft seal failed. The contact was driving at 45 mph under dry conditions when he smelled smoke. The contact then pulled over an looked under the hood and saw oil leaking on the exhaust system. The vehicle was towed to his home where he found that the rear camshaft seal had failed. The contact ordered the part from the dealer and repaired it. *Ak updated 02/13/07. *Jb
Engine & cooling
Volvo 240 Engine problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo 240's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest 240 engine complaints
Need new blower motor fan and fan wheel installed. See nhtsa item #sb015770, sb019152
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.
RADIATOR FAILURE.
REPLACED WATER PUMP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data