Model year guide

1987 Volvo 744

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Volvo 744 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1987 Volvo 744 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Volvo 744 recalls 1

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #88V166000 · 18/10/1988

FRONT DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN.

Fix: REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT FLANGE BOLTS AND NUTS; MODIFY THE JOINT BETWEEN THE DRIVESHAFT AND TRANSMISSION.

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.

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 2022

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 744. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1987 Volvo 744 vehicles on record

1987 Volvo 744YV1744752H2133742 1987 Volvo 744YV1744262G2014322 1987 Volvo 744YU1744752H2157716

Other Volvo 744 model years

1989 1988 1986

1987 Volvo 744 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 Volvo 744 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1987 Volvo 744. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.