On the involved vehicles, there is the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist. This is caused by a possible soldering inconsistency at the drain plug flange of the fuel tank or an inconsistency of fitting between the...
1975-1983 · 5 model years
Volvo 242 Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Volvo 242 across 5 model years, and it has 10 recalls. The 1983 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1983 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the suspension.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
242 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 242 problems
Volvo 242 recalls 10
The involved vehicles contain a potentially defective pressure control valve in the evaporative emission control system which, through excess pressure over extended periods, could cause metal fatigue and eventually fuel vapors to be emitted into the...
Under adverse conditions of high ambient temperatures, pressures and fuel volatility, fuel may surge when the fuel filler cap is removed in a certain manner. Under these same conditions the involved vehicles may develop vapor lock.
The rear wheel bearings on the involved vehicles, may have received an inadequate amount of lubrication. This condition would initially cause the roller bearings to develop a rumbling noise.
The involved vehicles are in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "Accelerator control systems". The throttle cable plastic sleeve on these vehicles, which is attached to the firewall, could break at the groove for the retaining...
Latest 242 complaints
Possible strut bracket or housing snapped causing the body to fall on front right tire cutting tire severely.
Questions about the Volvo 242
Which Volvo 242 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1983 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1983 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Volvo 242 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Volvo 242 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Volvo 242 have?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls across all Volvo 242 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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