How many recalls does the 1988 Volvo 744 have?

The 1988 Volvo 744 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Volvo 744 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1988 Volvo 744 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Volvo 744 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 119,314 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 96V085000 1996-05-14 49,397 affected

Defect

THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.

POWER TRAIN 88V166000 1988-10-18 69,917 affected

Defect

FRONT DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT FROM THETRANSMISSION AND DAMAGE TO THE GEAR SELECTOR.

Remedy

REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS AND NUTS; MODIFY THE JOINT BETWEEN THE DRIVESHAFT AND TRANSMISSION.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Volvo 744 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.