18 of the
50 complaints about the 1989 Volvo 740 are about the
electrical system — 36% of everything
reported for this model year.
F
18
Complaints
0
Crashes
13
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Cables
738.9%
12V/24V/48V Battery
422.2%
Electrical System
422.2%
Front Underhood
211.1%
Starter Assembly
15.6%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
North Babylon, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH VOLVOVILLE USA FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V08500 FOR DATE BELOW. SHOWED UP ON TIME AND PROVIDED VIN # FOR VEHICLE THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM VOLVOVILLE (AS A NEW CAR BY MY WIFE PENNIE WILFONG ) AND ALL OTHER DATA REQUESTED BY SERVICE WRITER. I STATED I WAS NOT INTERESTED IN ANY OTHER SERVICE AND ONLY WANTED THE RECALL ITEM TAKEN CARE OF. THE SERVICE WRITER WENT INTO HER DATABASE AND INFORMED ME THERE WAS NOTHING THERE AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANY EXPLANATION EVEN WHEN ONE WAS REQUESTED. THE CAR WAS NEVER IN THE SERVICE BAY FOR INSPECTION BY A FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIAN I FEEL THAT SINCE I WAS NOT INTERESTED IN SPENDING ANY MONEY THAT DAY, THAT VOLVOVILLE USA WAS NOT WILLING TO HAVE A SERVICE TECHNICIAN CHECK OUT MY VEHICLE. PLEASE HAVE AN EXPLANATION PROVIDED OR HAVE THE CAR EXAMINED AS PER THE SAFTEY RECALL ISSUED BY NHSTA. THANKS.
NHTSA complaint #10100165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chino Hills, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, PRIOR TO THIS FIRE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PLAGUED WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND SHORT CIRCUITS, NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #561576 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lexington, KYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
FIRE--SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSED BY BATTERY CABLES.
NHTSA complaint #508083 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, VAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BATTERY CABLES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #532626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rochester, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BATTERY CABLE INSULATION WORE OFF, CAUSING SHORT CIRCUIT/FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #507632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indenpence, MOFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CAR BATTERY CABLE CAUGHT ON FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #800388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indenpence, MOFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
THE CAR BATTERY CABLE CAUGHT ON FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #800388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
White Marsh, MDFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
CAR WAS SITTING FOR OVER TWO HOURS AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL AFTER SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO FILE A COMPLAINT.
NHTSA complaint #987298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
White Marsh, MDFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
CAR WAS SITTING FOR OVER TWO HOURS AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #987298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Silver Sprin, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.
NHTSA complaint #987082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beverly, MA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
#PE96-019; BIG BATTERY CABLE WAS FRAYED BECAUSE IT SHORTED OUT BETWEEN POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #987009 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winchester, VAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, SOURCE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES IT APPEARED THE ELECTRICIAL POWER CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER MOTOR CAUSED THE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #986947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kittery, MEFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
PE96-019 ACTIVE, BATTERY SHORT, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, HAD TO REPLACE ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS.
NHTSA complaint #986878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Henderson, NVFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STARTER.*AK CONSUMER STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT,AND THEN OBSERVED SMOKE IN HOOD AREA, HE PUULED OVER AN OPENED HOOD, AND THERE WAS FIRE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE BATTERY CABLE WHICH HAD MELTED, CONSUMER PUT FIRE OUT, AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #986887 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Henderson, NVFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STARTER.*AK CONSUMER STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT,AND THEN OBSERVED SMOKE IN HOOD AREA, HE PUULED OVER AN OPENED HOOD, AND THERE WAS FIRE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE BATTERY CABLE WHICH HAD MELTED, CONSUMER PUT FIRE OUT, AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #986887 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lanham, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THERE IS ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRE DRAIN OF THE BATTERY.*AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CUT OFF AS SHE WAS LEAVING PARKING LOT, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE DROVE ABOUT 30 FEET AND IT CUT OFF AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #986749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT CONSTANTLY DUE TO THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED FOR NO REASON. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE STALLS SOON AFTER BEING STARTED, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THERE IS NOT ENOUGH GAS TO RESTART VEHICLE, IT WILL EVENTUALLY RESTART, VEHICLE WAS ONCE REPAIRED, IT WORKED FINE FOR A WHILE AND THEN STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS AGAIN. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #986590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mont Pelier, VTFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE, HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN DURING THE DAY, SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF DOWNSTAIRS, WENT TO CHECK IN GARAGE, WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
NHTSA complaint #986597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.