- 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
1985 Volvo 744 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1985 Volvo 744 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1988 for the driveshaft. For comparison, the 1986 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 744 year, for its age
#125 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Volvo 744 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1985 Volvo 744 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1985 Volvo 744
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Volvo 744: every year compared
All 744 years1985 Volvo 744 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Volvo 744 | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 1985 Volvo 740 | 10 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Volvo 240 | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Volvo 760 | 2 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Volvo 245 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 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 1985 Volvo 744
Does the 1985 Volvo 744 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Volvo 744: 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.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Volvo 744?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Volvo 744 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 9, 1998 and the latest on February 9, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Volvo 744 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo 744 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 744 years have the most complaints?
1989 (2), 1985 (1), 1986 (1). See every Volvo 744 year compared.
What should I do if my 1985 Volvo 744 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