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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1992 Volvo 740 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 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 1992 Volvo 740, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Gear shift on the automatic speed control caught on fire. Consumer was driving vehicle and without warning the gearshift caught on fire. Please additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #867064, filed 2000-08

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1992113%
199115%
199024%
198925%
198717%
198619%
1985110%

Other parts of the 1992 Volvo 740

Seat belts
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 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