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Vehicle safety record
2002 Volvo 740 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Volvo 740 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 740 year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Volvo 740 problems
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No recalls for the 2002 Volvo 740
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Volvo 740. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2002 Volvo 740
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Volvo 740: every year compared
All 740 years2002 Volvo 740 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo 740 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2002 Volvo S60 | 189 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo V70 | 106 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo S80 | 45 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo S40 | 30 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo V70XC | 30 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo C70 | 9 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo V40 | 7 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo S70 | 3 | 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 2002 Volvo 740
Does the 2002 Volvo 740 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Volvo 740 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 2002 Volvo 740?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Volvo 740 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 14, 2002 and the latest on May 14, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Volvo 740 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo 740 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 740 years have the most complaints?
1990 (47), 1989 (41), 1991 (19). See every Volvo 740 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Volvo 740 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