1989 Volvo 740 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 1989 Volvo 740, 7% of the 41 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.
“I entered my car and put the key in the ignition. When I turned the key to start the engine, the air bag deployed. My left hand was resting on the steering whell as I turned the key. The air bag ripped my watch from my wrist and lacerated the wrist in numerous places. My neck, chest and both arms were abraised. Volvo cars of north america was notified. They sent a technical specialist to inspect the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #762690, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Volvo 740
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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