1983 Volvo 240 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 83%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1983 Volvo 240, 83% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I need recall #84v017000 dated 03/84 on this 1983 Volvo glt please. I want to be able to read the recall verbatim that was published re:electrical system,alternator;regulator;starter. Thank you very much for help to me on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #712726, filed 1999-10“The installation of the wire harness is crumbling into dust and the wires are exposed underneath the engine compartment. The dealership is aware of the problem. . Consumer stated the main power from alternator to starter had bad insulation and major portions of the copper cable were exposed, virtually the fuel injection, ignition, and emission controls were in the same condition, with the engine running, consumer saw sparks at night when harness was agitated.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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