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1988 Volvo 740/760
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 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 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | 423 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 | 555 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.
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)
16 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Volvo 740/760?
EPA figures for the 1988 Volvo 740/760 reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Volvo 740/760?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 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 1988 Volvo 740/760?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Volvo 740/760, most often about: Electrical System, Air Bags, Fuel System, Gasoline. 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.