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Vehicle safety record
1986 Volvo DL Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1986 Volvo DL with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1985 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical DL year, for its age
#153 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Volvo DL problems
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No recalls for the 1986 Volvo DL
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 Volvo DL. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1986 Volvo DL
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Volvo DL: every year compared
All DL years1986 Volvo DL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Volvo DL | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1986 Volvo 240 | 12 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Volvo 740 | 11 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1986 Volvo 760 | 5 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1986 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 1986 Volvo DL
Does the 1986 Volvo DL have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 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 1986 Volvo DL?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1986 Volvo DL had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 6, 1997 and the latest on March 6, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 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 1986 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