1987 Volvo 740 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 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 brakes of the 1987 Volvo 740, 7% of the 15 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.
“Front rotors have been replaced 6 times in the past 7 years. This also requires replacement of front brake pads. Worn rotors cause severe shaking in the front end of the vehicle causing a potentially dangerous condition.”
NHTSA complaint #701169, filed 1998-12Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Volvo 740
8 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 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.
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