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Volvo 744 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints across 5 model years of the Volvo 744 (1985–1989). The most-complained-about year is 1989.

2
safety recalls, all years
5
owner complaints, all years
1988
year with most recalls
1989
year with most complaints

Pick your Volvo 744 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Volvo 74412
1988 Volvo 74420
1987 Volvo 74411
1986 Volvo 74411
1985 Volvo 74411

What Volvo 744 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The 1989 model year has the most, with 2.

All Volvo 744 recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Volvo 744, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 96V085000 Reported 49,397 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

    There is the possiblility of excessive chafing of the insulation of the positive and negative battery cables.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the cable harness and, if necessary, correct.

    Model years: 1988, 1989

  2. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 88V166000 Reported 69,917 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

    Front driveshaft flange bolts may loosen.

    Remedy: Replace the driveshaft flange bolts and nuts; modify the joint between the driveshaft and transmission.

    Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.