What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Volvo 240 DL/GL/turbo?

EPA figures for the 1985 Volvo 240 DL/GL/turbo reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Volvo 240 DL/GL/turbo?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Volvo 240 DL/GL/turbo. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Volvo 240 DL/GL/turbo?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Volvo 240 DL/GL/turbo, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volvo · 1985

1985 Volvo 240 DL/GL/turbo

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.1L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	21	17	523
2.1L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	19	17	523
2.1L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	22	20	444
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	20	26	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 86V129000

IN THE EVENT OF A LOW SPEED FRONTAL IMPACT, ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE SLEEVE TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE ADJUSTING FITTING AND NOT RETURN TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION OR IDLE POSITION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WOULD RESULT, MAKING CAR DIFFICU

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

7 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Power Train 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.