Volvo 240 brakes problems
16 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
89 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
129,577 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1975 to 1994 model years. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
16 of 89 complaints match this topic (18.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 963638 · 1995-04-12 (April 12, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AND THERE ARE NO BRAKES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. TT
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Owner report 10002964 · 2003-01-19 (January 19, 2003)
I WENT TO THE MIDAS AUTO SHOP LOCATED ON 8888 JAMACHA ROAD TO GET MY BRAKE SYSTEM BLED. WHEN I GOT THERE, THE MANAGER, NANCY, SAID THAT I NEEDED TO GET A THOROUGH BRAKE INSPECTION BEFORE GETTING ANYTHING DONE. I CONSENTED, AND SIGNED A CONSENT FORM. NOTE: PRIOR TO GOING TO THE AUTO SHOP, MY CAR WAS IN TOP RUNNING CONDITION, EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE PROBLEM. AS SOON AS THE BRAKE INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED, NANCY TOLD ME THE OTHER "PROBLEMS" THAT MY CAR HAD TO GET FIXED IN ADDITION TO THE BRAKE SITUATION. IN ADDITION TO THAT SHE SAID THAT THE WHOLE BRA…
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Owner report 484165 · 1995-07-13 (July 13, 1995)
REPLACED BRAKE ROTOR.
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Owner report 980883 · 1996-03-19 (March 19, 1996)
WHILE BACKING OUT, WITH FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE, WITHOUT PRESSING GAS, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A HOUSE, IN REVERSE. *AK
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Owner report 10031239 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR AFTER DRIVING AT LEAST 12 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
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