Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 740 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 740 | 19 | 1 |
| 1990 740 | 47 | 2 |
| 1989 740 | 41 | 1 |
| 1988 740 | 16 | 2 |
| 1987 740 | 15 | 3 |
| 1986 740 | 11 | 4 |
| 1985 740 | 10 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system44
- Vehicle speed control30
- Air bags30
- Engine and engine cooling27
- Service brakes, hydraulic11
- Power train11
- Fuel system, gasoline8
- Seat belts7
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
In New Zealand
52 740 cars are on the New Zealand register; 77% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1990 | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| 1989 | 22 | 3 | 18 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
1,607 740 cars are on Dutch roads; 42% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 26 | — |
| 1991 | 62 | — |
| 1990 | 190 | — |
| 1989 | 221 | — |
| 1988 | 164 | — |
| 1987 | 232 | — |
| 1986 | 456 | — |
| 1985 | 188 | €19,283 |
| 1984 | 68 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,070 740 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 94% petrol, 5% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 56 | 349,000 km |
| 1991 | 112 | 352,000 km |
| 1990 | 219 | 347,000 km |
| 1989 | 244 | 343,000 km |
| 1988 | 208 | 359,000 km |
| 1987 | 109 | 376,000 km |
| 1986 | 73 | 305,000 km |
| 1985 | 36 | 294,000 km |
| 1984 | 13 | 214,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
601 740 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | — |
| 1991 | 31 | 89 |
| 1990 | 176 | 416 |
| 1989 | 174 | 494 |
| 1988 | 119 | 416 |
| 1987 | 52 | 205 |
| 1986 | 33 | 137 |
| 1985 | 10 | 53 |
| 1984 | 4 | 5 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
1 new Volvo 740 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2011, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2011 the largest markets were United Kingdom (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
6 campaigns cover the 740.
SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.
FUEL DAMPER LOCATED BEHIND THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. OVER TIME, THE SOLDER JOINTS COULD ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK.
DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.
THE TAILGATE CHILD LOCK CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE WHEN THE CHILD LOCK IS ENGAGED. THE FEATURE TO PREVENT THE TAILGATE FROM BEING OPERATED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STATION WAGON MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN AN APPROVED RESTRAINT SYSTEM, AS REQUIRED BY MANY STATE LAWS, AND IS ALLOWED TO RIDE IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT, HE/SHE MAY OPEN THE TAILGATE INADVERTENTLY AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC.
CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WATER PUMP PULLEYS WHICH MAY CONTAIN A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, REDUCING THE DURABILITY OF THE PULLEY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PULLEY FAILS, PIECES MAY BE THROWN ABOUT INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE HOOD SHOULD BE OPENED IT IS POSSIBLE A PULLEY FAILURE COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE AREA.
NHTSA recalls