1986 Volvo 240 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 1986 Volvo 240, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Cruise control/speedometer and odometer/air intake sensor/glove box door hinge heater/air conditioner indoor fan/ radio antenna/inside rear view mirror/dome light, tail light lense/catalitic converter/water pump/timing belt/plastic cover under engine/wheel studs/throttle cable/brackets that hold sunvisor/rocker panel trim molding around wheel wells/vent line for gas tank, and alternator failed.”
NHTSA complaint #781540, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10161792May 7, 2019Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- 10156264Feb 14, 2019Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- 10156288Aug 18, 2018Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
- 10127322Jun 28, 2017This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10146458May 24, 2017This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10146455May 19, 2017Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- 10146454May 17, 2017This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167808Dec 21, 2016This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167817Dec 9, 2016This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10120954May 23, 2016Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1986 Volvo 240
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Volvo 240
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology