1987 Volvo 240 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 Volvo 240. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Defective replacement headlamp fixture parts (non-compliant with federal motor vehicle safety standards crash avoidance - standard no. 108 in part 571). These replacement headlamp fixtures (right and left) were purchased for a 1987 volvo 240 wagon. Note these same lamp fixtures are used in various…”
“Defective replacement headlamp fixture parts (non-compliant with federal motor vehicle safety standards crash avoidance - standard no. 108 in part 571). These replacement headlamp fixtures (right and left) were purchased for a 1987 volvo 240 wagon. Note these same lamp fixtures are used in various…”
“Metal fatigue, causing door to break away from hinge. Volvo refused to take responsibility for product reliability. *ak”
“Experience sudden acceleration, vehicle goes into open throttle postion when turn ignition and put into drive. Tt”
“Driver's seat belt does not retract, only (77,000) miles on vehicle. *ak”
“The speedometer/ odometer failed.”
“Speedometer inoperative.”
“Engine wiring harness is deteriorating exposing bare wires. The manufacturer has been notified.”
Defect investigations
FUEL SYSTEM RELIABILITY
FUEL SYSTEM RELIABILITY
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Volvo 240 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.