Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1986 Volvo 740 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1986 Volvo 740, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 89V204000Nov 17, 1989Driveshaft could contact the fuel tank and score and scrape outer surfaces of the tank at the point of contact.Covers: Volvo 740 1986–1988
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1986 Volvo 740
Electrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Volvo 740
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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