Volvo ยท 1990

1990 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 18 23 20 444
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 444
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 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 26 21 423

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.

Campaign 90V165000

FUEL DAMPER LOCATED BEHIND THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. OVER TIME, THE SOLDER JOINTS COULD ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK.

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)

55 complaints filed by owners for this model year (18 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Vehicle Speed Control 14 Air Bags 9 Electrical System 7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Volvo 740?

EPA figures for the 1990 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 1990 Volvo 740?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 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 1990 Volvo 740?

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Volvo 740, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Air Bags, 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.