Possible strut bracket or housing snapped causing the body to fall on front right tire cutting tire severely.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Volvo 242 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1983 Volvo 242 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 242 year, for its age
#54 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Volvo 242 problems
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No recalls for the 1983 Volvo 242
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Volvo 242. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1983 Volvo 242
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Volvo 242: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | A |
1983 Volvo 242 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Volvo 242 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1983 Volvo 240 | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Volvo DL | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1983 Volvo 244 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Volvo 245 | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1983 Volvo 242
Does the 1983 Volvo 242 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Volvo 242 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 1983 Volvo 242?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Volvo 242 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 17, 1999 and the latest on March 17, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Volvo 242 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo 242 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.
What should I do if my 1983 Volvo 242 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