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#BS-1992-VOL740-5B89

1992 Volvo 740Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 8 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
8
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Recalls
0
TSBs
67
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 8 complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

2 owners reported speed control issues.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignition:switchMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control2 (25%)
Electrical System:ignition:switch1 (13%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (13%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (13%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch1 (13%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage1 (13%)
Seat Belts:rear/other1 (13%)

1992 Volvo 740: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1992 Volvo 740, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues

Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1992 Volvo 740, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1992 Volvo 740, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1992 Volvo 740, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA94015ClosedOpened Apr 1994 · closed Oct 1994

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The worst model year for the Volvo 740 is the 1985 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1992 Volvo 740 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

8

Class avg

118

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1992 Volvo 740: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Volvo 740?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Volvo 740 is related to the speed control, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Volvo 740 reliable?
The 1992 Volvo 740 has 8 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 Volvo 740 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1992 Volvo 740 have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1992 Volvo 740 according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Volvo 740 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1992 Volvo 740 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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