1991 Volvo 240: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
175,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 10 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 2
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2015: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10094985 · 2004-10-04 (October 4, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AUTOMATICALLY AT 10 MPH IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. THERE WAS ALSO A CHEMICAL BURNING SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149443 · 2006-02-04 (February 4, 2006)
CAR WAS IN DRIVEWAY WARMING UP PRIOR TO DRIVING FOR SCHOOL. AFTER ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES DASH CAUGHT FIRE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FOR HEATER VENTS. USED A GARDEN HOSE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. DASH AND INTERIOR WAS DAMAGED BUY SMOKE, WATER AND FIRE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 151,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149443 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10786855 · 2015-10-28 (October 28, 2015)
I JUST SAW ON THE NEWS ABOUT SEATS FALLING BACK DURING ACCIDENT WHEN I WAS HIT BY A TRACTOR-TRAILER IN 2002 TWO VOLVO 240 MY SEAT WENT ALL THE WAY BACK LIKE THE NEWS SHOWED LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN THE REAR SEAT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10786855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11080808 · 2018-03-22 (March 22, 2018)
"TAKATA RECALL" UNKNOWN
Owner-reported narrative. 200,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11080808 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489077 · 1995-04-07 (April 7, 1995)
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS UPON FIRST STARTING VEHICLE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PHYISICAL EFFORT TO LOOSEN. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489077 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958414 · 1995-01-09 (January 9, 1995)
DURING HEAD ON COLLISION AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974608 · 1995-11-06 (November 6, 1995)
THE REAR LIGHT WIRES ARE BEING BROKEN DUE TO METAL FATIQUE AND CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT TO WORK. PLESE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974608 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974725 · 1995-11-07 (November 7, 1995)
BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN APPLIED COMPLETE LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, REPLACEMENT OF DISC PADS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974725 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.