Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Volvo / 740 / 1990
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007099025 VOLVO 740 1990 In a parking lot at a local grocery store, my daughter and i went into the car, started it and shifted the gear, while holding the brake, from park
006058800 VOLVO 740 1990 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling over a hill at 45 mph, a deer entered the path of the vehicle. the brakes were applied, but the vehicle
004270379 VOLVO 740 1990 The radiator opening to which the hose attaches [for return of the coolant to the engine] cracked and broke off. there are cracks in the plastic
003242976 VOLVO 740 1990 Vehicle fire as a result of electrical problems.*mr vehicle caught fire at work four hours after it was parked. fire was extinguished and the
002204533 VOLVO 740 1990 THE REAR WHEEL CRACKED IN HALF, WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.*JB
002187761 VOLVO 740 1990 Consumer states the air bag spontaneously deployed as the vehicle slowed down going 5-10mph to a stop. no air bag warning light illuminated to specify
001135430 VOLVO 740 1990 While driving at a low rate of speed and when attemtping to turn around a curve vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing unwanted and unexpected
001064326 VOLVO 740 1990 While rounding a curve at 20mph vehicle suddenly and uncontrollably accelerated to 50-60mph. brakes were ineffective to slow acceleration. vehicle
996192682 VOLVO 740 1990 BATTERY CABLE SHORT OUT, BATTERY CABLE SUFFERS INSULATION DAMAGE THAT RESULTED IN A ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, PE96-019A. *AK
996181522 VOLVO 740 1990 DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION (12:00) GOING 25-30 MPH. TT
0000178666 VOLVO 740 1990 THE STRUTS THAT HOLDS THE REAR DOOR ARE WEAK . TT
0000178665 VOLVO 740 1990 THE STRUTS THAT HOLDS THE REAR DOOR ARE WEAK . TT
995159187 VOLVO 740 1990 NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG DURING REAR END COLLISION. TT
0000157017 VOLVO 740 1990 While driving at 30 mph, coming to make stop, driver attempted to make a normal braking stop when brake pedal went to floor ,experienced total loss of
998129786 VOLVO 740 1990 WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD CAUGHT FIRE . THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILES. *AK
997114517 VOLVO 740 1990 While waiting in line put vehicle in drive and the vehicle took off at 50mph. applied the brakes and the vehicle kept on going, when vehicle hit the
997109985 VOLVO 740 1990 WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER.
0000109948 VOLVO 740 1990 OWNER STATES THAT FOR NO REASON WHILE BACKING OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK
0000108559 VOLVO 740 1990 Front shocks have been replaced three times, they keep exploding, putting holes in the hood of vehicles, dealer doesn't know why this is happening
998081782 VOLVO 740 1990 Driver seat belt "froze" in retracting position, unable to withdraw and fasten seat belt. technician at dealer said problem probably due to
998079706 VOLVO 740 1990 I feel stronly that i should not have to pay for a repair service (taillight sensor problem) that should have been fixed permanently while the vehicle
998079705 VOLVO 740 1990 I feel stronly that i should not have to pay for a repair service (taillight sensor problem) that should have been fixed permanently while the vehicle
997070433 VOLVO 740 1990 FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. YH
997070432 VOLVO 740 1990 ALTERNATOR FAILED AND VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. YH
995000592 VOLVO 740 1990 SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE ATTEMPTING RIGHT TURN, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 489061). *SKD
995000259 VOLVO 740 1990 OTHER: AIRBAG SENSORS ARE NOT WATER RESISTANT AND COULD INFLATE IF VEHICLE HAS WATER DAMAGED IF BATTERY IS NOT DISCONNECTED. *SKD
002205012 VOLVO 740 1990 THE REAR WHEEL CRACKED IN HALF, WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.*JB
002187772 VOLVO 740 1990 Consumer states the air bag spontaneously deployed as the vehicle slowed down going 5-10mph to a stop. no air bag warning light illuminated to specify
002181898 VOLVO 740 1990 While driving 30 mph thick smoke came from air conditioner's vents, shortly after, consumer saw flames. vehicle was totally burned before fire
001135437 VOLVO 740 1990 While driving at a low rate of speed and when attemtping to turn around a curve vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing unwanted and unexpected
001135436 VOLVO 740 1990 While driving at a low rate of speed and when attemtping to turn around a curve vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing unwanted and unexpected
001135429 VOLVO 740 1990 While driving at a low rate of speed and when attemtping to turn around a curve vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing unwanted and unexpected
000122622 VOLVO 740 1990 Vehicle accelerated from about 20 to 65mph due to a piece of a broken gasket falling into the throttle body. driver had to turn ignition off in order
0000109107 VOLVO 740 1990 OWNER STATES THAT HER AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, SHE NOTES THAT DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM, IT KEEPS RETURNING. *AK
000055874 VOLVO 740 1990 Describe the incident or hazard, including description of injuries:hazard is to persons generally. unsafe product is the part # 71901 gtstyling bug-
000055873 VOLVO 740 1990 Describe the incident or hazard, including description of injuries:hazard is to persons generally. unsafe product is the part # 71901 gtstyling bug-
000055868 VOLVO 740 1990 Describe the incident or hazard, including description of injuries:hazard is to persons generally. unsafe product is the part # 71901 gtstyling bug-
000055867 VOLVO 740 1990 Describe the incident or hazard, including description of injuries:hazard is to persons generally. unsafe product is the part # 71901 gtstyling bug-
000051710 VOLVO 740 1990 TIRE THREADS STARTED TO FALL OUT, TIRE WAS HARDLY USED, REPLACED WITH ANOTHER SPARE FROM SALVAGE YARD( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 155/R1587T )
000030131 VOLVO 740 1990 Booster assist became erratic -upon disassembly bakelite type diaphragm support was found to be broken in 3 pieces-ther are no signs of impact on the
000030127 VOLVO 740 1990 Booster assist became erratic -upon disassembly bakelite type diaphragm support was found to be broken in 3 pieces-ther are no signs of impact on the
0000178686 VOLVO 740 1990 THE STRUTS THAT HOLDS THE REAR DOOR ARE WEAK . TT
0000178685 VOLVO 740 1990 THE STRUTS THAT HOLDS THE REAR DOOR ARE WEAK . TT
995162937 VOLVO 740 1990 STARTED VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK, IT WENT IN REVERSE. TT
995162918 VOLVO 740 1990 STARTED VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK, IT WENT IN REVERSE, HAD NO BRAKES. TT
995162917 VOLVO 740 1990 STARTED VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK, IT WENT IN REVERSE. TT
0000157037 VOLVO 740 1990 While driving at 30 mph, coming to make stop, driver attempted to make a normal braking stop when brake pedal went to floor ,experienced total loss of
997114529 VOLVO 740 1990 While waiting in line put vehicle in drive and the vehicle took off at 50mph. applied the brakes and the vehicle kept on going, when vehicle hit the
997109997 VOLVO 740 1990 WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER.
0000109119 VOLVO 740 1990 OWNER STATES THAT HER AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, SHE NOTES THAT DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM, IT KEEPS RETURNING. *AK
996102597 VOLVO 740 1990 BATTERY CABLE ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING UNDER THE HOOD FIRE. *AK
996102585 VOLVO 740 1990 BATTERY CABLE ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING UNDER THE HOOD FIRE. *AK
996100086 VOLVO 740 1990 AIR BAG SENSOR ONLY STAYES ON WHEN A PROBLEM EXISTS ON THIS SYSTEM DUE TO A FAULTY CRASH SENSOR. *AK
996100074 VOLVO 740 1990 AIR BAG SENSOR ONLY STAYES ON WHEN A PROBLEM EXISTS ON THIS SYSTEM DUE TO A FAULTY CRASH SENSOR. *AK
998081792 VOLVO 740 1990 Driver seat belt "froze" in retracting position, unable to withdraw and fasten seat belt. technician at dealer said problem probably due to
998079716 VOLVO 740 1990 I feel stronly that i should not have to pay for a repair service (taillight sensor problem) that should have been fixed permanently while the vehicle
998079715 VOLVO 740 1990 I feel stronly that i should not have to pay for a repair service (taillight sensor problem) that should have been fixed permanently while the vehicle
999079516 VOLVO 740 1990 I was in an accident going at least 40mph, and i was hit in the front. my air bag did not deploy. i have multiple injuries due to me being thrown
997070441 VOLVO 740 1990 FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. YH
997070440 VOLVO 740 1990 ALTERNATOR FAILED AND VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. YH
0000056946 VOLVO 740 1990 Unintentional acceleration. driver sitting in a carpool pickup line with car turned off. driver started car in order to move it forward about 25 feet
998048414 VOLVO 740 1990 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
998048406 VOLVO 740 1990 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
997034736 VOLVO 740 1990 ENGINE TIMING BELT FAILURE. *AK
997034120 VOLVO 740 1990 FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTS FAILED AND PUSHED A STRUT ROD THROUGH THE HOOD. FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STABILITY DURING CORNERING OR STOPPING.
997034112 VOLVO 740 1990 FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTS FAILED AND PUSHED A STRUT ROD THROUGH THE HOOD. FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STABILITY DURING CORNERING OR STOPPING.
0000026689 VOLVO 740 1990 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
996018866 VOLVO 740 1990 OIL LEAK CAUSED BY HEAT/DETERIORATION OF THE O-RING SEALS USED TO SEAL THE OIL FILTER MOUNTING BOSS TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. *AK
996018858 VOLVO 740 1990 OIL LEAK CAUSED BY HEAT/DETERIORATION OF THE O-RING SEALS USED TO SEAL THE OIL FILTER MOUNTING BOSS TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. *AK
996017339 VOLVO 740 1990 TRANSMISSIONS 4TH GEAR DISENGAGEMENT IN OPERATION CONSTANTLY, PREVENTING TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING INTO FOURTH GEAR. *DH
996017331 VOLVO 740 1990 TRANSMISSIONS 4TH GEAR DISENGAGEMENT IN OPERATION CONSTANTLY, PREVENTING TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING INTO FOURTH GEAR. *DH
995007997 VOLVO 740 1990 SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
995003422 VOLVO 740 1990 TWO WHEEL BASES BENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE/NOISE. *SKD
995003414 VOLVO 740 1990 TWO WHEEL BASES BENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE/NOISE. *SKD
995000267 VOLVO 740 1990 OTHER: AIRBAG SENSORS ARE NOT WATER RESISTANT AND COULD INFLATE IF VEHICLE HAS WATER DAMAGED IF BATTERY IS NOT DISCONNECTED. *SKD

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