Left rear tire blewout while driving, the car suddenly swerved to the left and crossed the shoulder and was heading towards oncomming traffic, consumer was unanle to control the vehicle and it rolled several times, consumer sustained broken bones (toyo/les schwab spectrum tire size p195/75r14). Nlm
Vehicle safety record
1983 Volvo DL Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1983 Volvo DL with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1982 has 1 and the 1984 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical DL year, for its age
#25 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Volvo DL problems
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No recalls for the 1983 Volvo DL
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Volvo DL. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1983 Volvo DL
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Engine wiring harness failed. Insulation crumbled off of wires causing wires to short out. Effects included starter engaging at road speed causing part failure, vehicle would cease running at road speeds and fail to restart.
Parked car went back to start the car and it accelerated out of control, no one was injured. *Ak
Volvo DL: every year compared
All DL years1983 Volvo DL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Volvo DL | 3 | 0 | D | |
| 1983 Volvo 240 | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Volvo 242 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Volvo 244 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Volvo 245 | 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 1983 Volvo DL
Does the 1983 Volvo DL have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 Volvo DL 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 1983 Volvo DL?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), acceleration & cruise control (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Volvo DL had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 8, 1997 and the latest on October 20, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Volvo DL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Volvo DL 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 DL years have the most complaints?
1983 (3), 1984 (3), 1990 (2). See every Volvo DL year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Volvo DL 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