1983 Volvo 244
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1983 Volvo 244 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1983 Volvo 244 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1983 Volvo 244 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1983 Volvo 244.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1983 Volvo 244 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 2
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
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Bulletin 356EN01 · Equipment · Feb 2022Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 244. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Volvo 244
The Volvo 200 Series was a range of mid-size cars manufactured by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 1974 to 1993. Designed by Jan Wilsgaard, the series was developed from the Volvo 140 Series and incorporated safety innovations from Volvo's VESC experimental safety vehicle program.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.