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1986 Volvo 240 DL/240 GL Wagon

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

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
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)

29 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 4 Exterior Lighting 4 Electrical System 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Volvo 240 DL/240 GL Wagon?

EPA figures for the 1986 Volvo 240 DL/240 GL Wagon reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Volvo 240 DL/240 GL Wagon?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1986 Volvo 240 DL/240 GL Wagon. 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 1986 Volvo 240 DL/240 GL Wagon?

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Volvo 240 DL/240 GL Wagon, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.