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Vehicle safety record
1985 Volvo DL Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1985 Volvo DL with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1984 has 3 and the 1986 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical DL year, for its age
#125 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Volvo DL problems
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No recalls for the 1985 Volvo DL
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Volvo DL. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1985 Volvo DL
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Volvo DL: every year compared
All DL years1985 Volvo DL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Volvo DL | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 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 744 | 1 | 1 | C | 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 DL
Does the 1985 Volvo DL have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 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 1985 Volvo DL?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Volvo DL had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 13, 1995 and the latest on November 13, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Volvo DL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer 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 1985 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