Volvo 740 years to avoid
The Volvo 740 years to avoid are 1990, 1989 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2002 is the cleanest year on record.
199
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
1985–2002
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
740 years to avoid
Every 740 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo 740 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 740 years to avoid are 1990, 1989. The cleanest year on record is 2002.
What is the best year for the Volvo 740?
By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 740 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo 740 have?
Across all model years, the 740 has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 199 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.