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1989 Volvo 740

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 21 18 494
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 19 468
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 24 20 444
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 494
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 16 24 19 468
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 18 23 20 444
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 21 423
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 25 21 423

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 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)

50 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 20 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 18 Engine And Engine Cooling 12 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Volvo 740?

EPA figures for the 1989 Volvo 740 reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Volvo 740?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1989 Volvo 740. 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 1989 Volvo 740?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Volvo 740, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.