1985-1989 · 5 model years

Volvo 744 Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Volvo 744 across 5 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1986 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the seats & seat belts.

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Most complaints for its age19861 complaint · 1 recallSee the 1986

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 1
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

744 complaints by model year

1985 11986 1987 1988 1989

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Fires	Top problem	Grade
1989	2	1	0	Electrical system	C
1988	0	2	0	-	C
1987	1	1	0	-	C
1986	1	1	1	Electrical system	C
1985	1	1	0	Seats & seat belts	C

Most common 744 problems

Volvo 744 recalls 2

Electrical system: cables

96V085000May 14, 199649,397 vehicles affected

There is the possiblility of excessive chafing of the insulation of the positive and negative battery cables.

Covers1988 Volvo 744 1989 Volvo 744 +2 more

Power train: driveshaft

88V166000Oct 18, 198869,917 vehicles affected

FRONT DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN.

Covers1985 Volvo 744 1986 Volvo 744 1987 Volvo 744 1988 Volvo 744 +8 more

Latest 744 complaints

1989 Volvo 744Other & unknown

Problems seems to occur in warm weather, but not all the time. No safety defect mentioned. *Ak

1986 Volvo 744 Electrical systemFire

While parked waiting for a friend the dashboard started smoking and then bursted in to flames,no one was injured. The inside of the car was a total loss. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details. *Ak

1985 Volvo 744 Seats & seat belts

Driver's seat belt would not release. With vehicle stopped driver required several minutes to wriggle free of belt. In circumstances requiring quick exit from vehicle this would be a deadly failure. *Ak

1987 Volvo 744Other & unknown

FIRE STARTED UNDER THE RADIO COMPARTMENT.

1989 Volvo 744 Electrical system

BATTERY CABLES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Questions about the Volvo 744

Which Volvo 744 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1989 (2), 1985 (1), 1986 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1986 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Volvo 744 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), seats & seat belts (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Volvo 744 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Volvo 744 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

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