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1990 Volvo 240

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 19 468
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 25 21 423
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 468
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 21 423
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 23 20 444
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 21 423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

26 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 7 Vehicle Speed Control 5 Seats 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Volvo 240?

EPA figures for the 1990 Volvo 240 reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Volvo 240?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1990 Volvo 240 in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1990 Volvo 240?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Volvo 240, most often about: Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Seats. 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.