1990 Volvo 240 vs 1992 Volvo 240
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Volvo 240 | 1992 Volvo 240 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 64 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo 240 | Volvo 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 6 |
| Power Train | 1 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 |
1990 Volvo 240
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.