What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Volvo 740/760?

EPA figures for the 1987 Volvo 740/760 reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Volvo 740/760?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Volvo 740/760. 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 1987 Volvo 740/760?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Volvo 740/760, most often about: Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volvo · 1987

1987 Volvo 740/760

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
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	20	18	494
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	19	23	21	423
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	20	26	22	404
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	18	23	20	444
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	19	17	523

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 87V064000

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.

Campaign 89V204000

DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.

Campaign 91V075000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

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

Electrical System 4 Vehicle Speed Control 2 Fuel System, Gasoline 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.