- The problem
- FRONT DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN.
- The risk
- This can result in separation of the driveshaft from thetransmission and damage to the gear selector.
- The fix
- Replace the driveshaft flange bolts and nuts; modify the joint between the driveshaft and transmission.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Volvo 704 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1986 Volvo 704 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1988 for the driveshaft.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 704 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1986 Volvo 704 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1986 Volvo 704 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Volvo 704: every year compared
All 704 years1986 Volvo 704 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Volvo 704 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1986 Volvo 240 | 12 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Volvo 740 | 11 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1986 Volvo 760 | 5 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1986 Volvo 744 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Volvo DL | 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 1986 Volvo 704
Does the 1986 Volvo 704 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1986 Volvo 704: driveshaft (October 1988). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1986 Volvo 704 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1986 Volvo 704 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo 704 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 1986 Volvo 704 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