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Fuel systemPart report

1988 Volvo 740 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Volvo 740, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1992113%
199115%
199012%
198912%
1988213%
198717%
198619%

Other parts of the 1988 Volvo 740

Electrical system
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 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