Tl* the contact owns a 1986 volvo 740 gle (na). The contact stated that the mass air flow sensor malfunctioned. As a result, the vehicle was unable to pass state emissions standards. The vehicle was taken to a state certified mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Engine & cooling
1986 Volvo 740 Engine problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1986 Volvo 740's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 36% of all its complaints, most recently on December 12, 2013. They describe 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
While parked in garage vehicle caught on fire. Consumer put out fire with fire extinguisher.
There was a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer was contacted about the fire. *Ak
ENGINE FIRE.
Volvo 740 engine complaints by year
740 engine problems, every yearSource: 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