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1990 Volvo

240 Wagon

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, (EGR) (FFS)

Volvo 240: best and worst years
1990 Volvo 240 Wagon (photo 1 of 5)
1990 photoCalreyn88CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21%
  • SEATS13%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING4%
  • POWER TRAIN4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 24 total.

Volvo 240: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.volvocars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.

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