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Vehicle safety record
1983 Volvo 245 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1983 Volvo 245 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1982 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 245 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 245 problems
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No recalls for the 1983 Volvo 245
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Volvo 245. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1983 Volvo 245
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Volvo 245: every year compared
All 245 years1983 Volvo 245 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Volvo 245 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1983 Volvo 240 | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Volvo DL | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1983 Volvo 242 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Volvo 244 | 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 245
Does the 1983 Volvo 245 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Volvo 245 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 245?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Volvo 245 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 6, 1999 and the latest on May 6, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Volvo 245 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo 245 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.
Which Volvo 245 years have the most complaints?
1989 (3), 1982 (1), 1983 (1). See every Volvo 245 year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Volvo 245 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