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Volvo 740 Engine problems by year

27 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo 740's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Engine recalls

Latest 740 engine complaints

1986 Volvo 740Engine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10555824
1989 Volvo 740Engine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 1989 volvo 740. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle began to excessively overheat. The contact pulled to the side of the road and noticed an oil leak under the hood. Warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was discovered that the pc valve failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10239177
1990 Volvo 740Engine & cooling

The radiator opening to which the hose attaches [for return of the coolant to the engine] cracked and broke off. There are cracks in the plastic portion of the radiator where the hose attaches. The failure is not the result of any impact or other external forces. The plastic out of which the radiator is made is either defective of inadequately designed for normal wear and tear. I am told that no repair is possible. The entire radiator must be replaced.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10066180
1985 Volvo 740Engine & cooling

The wire plastic insulation around engine is continuously disintegrating and falling off. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10033536
1990 Volvo 740Engine & cooling

Vehicle accelerated from about 20 to 65mph due to a piece of a broken gasket falling into the throttle body. Driver had to turn ignition off in order to stop vehicle. Dealer took out the piece of gasket and replaced gasket. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 868602
1989 Volvo 740Engine & cooling

The timing belt had broken while waiting at stop light. Had started forward when vehicle failed to move. Was towed to mechanic & was informed the problem was the timing gear. The timing belt needed to be replaced. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 849602
1987 Volvo 740Engine & cooling

I parked my car and left for approximately 10 minute. When I returned was in flame. The fire consumed the entire car. Trunk and tires were the only things not burned.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 709923
1986 Volvo 740Engine & coolingFire

While parked in garage vehicle caught on fire. Consumer put out fire with fire extinguisher.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 534702
1986 Volvo 740Engine & coolingFire

There was a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer was contacted about the fire. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 816411
1987 Volvo 740Engine & cooling

There is vibration in the car, took to dealr and he said that it tis the engine mounts. *Ak *slc

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 806480

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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