Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Volvo 245 peaked in 1997, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1985 Volvo 245
Wagon, gasoline. Owner complaints on file from Aug 11, 1997 to Aug 11, 1997.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 1985 wagon
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1985 Volvo 245 name seat belts
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1985 Volvo 245
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 Volvo 245
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 11, 1997Altamont, NYRetractor
RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKED/FAILED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 518805
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- Service Manager Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) - 356EN01 Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.