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Volvo 745 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Volvo 745 (1985–1993). The most-complained-about year is 1989.

3
safety recalls, all years
6
owner complaints, all years
1988
year with most recalls
1989
year with most complaints

Pick your Volvo 745 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1993 Volvo 74510
1992 Volvo 74510
1990 Volvo 74503
1989 Volvo 74513
1988 Volvo 74520
1987 Volvo 74510
1986 Volvo 74510
1985 Volvo 74510

What Volvo 745 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The 1989 model year has the most, with 3.

All Volvo 745 recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Volvo 745, 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. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V107000 Reported 11,562 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

    The safety belt webbing guide (b-pillar "d" ring) can break under heavy loads.

    Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the metal plate which is part of the webbing guide ("d" ring) in the upper safety belt anchorage for both front seating positions.

    Model years: 1992, 1993

  3. 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.