Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 244.
Identified specifically as the 1980 Volvo 244, this vehicle is characterized within the available records by its ownership data. The data indicates a remarkably clean safety record, showing zero recalls and only two total owner complaints centered on seat belts. This minimal feedback profile suggests the vehicle occupies a stable position in the model's reliability history, offering researchers a case study in consistent performance without significant systemic defects.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1980 Volvo 244 dominate in one area — the seat belts, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the seat belts pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356EN01 | 2022-02-09 | Equipment | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| Service Manager | 2022-02-03 | Electrical System | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery… |
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