How many recalls does the 1983 Volvo 242 have?

The 1983 Volvo 242 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1983 Volvo 242 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1983 Volvo 242?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

1983 Volvo 242 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1983 Volvo 242. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Possible strut bracket or housing snapped causing the body to fall on front right tire cutting tire severely.”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · reported 1998-07-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1983 Volvo 242 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.