Model year guide

1988 Volvo 744

Q: Does the 1988 Volvo 744 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 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.

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Volvo 744 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 Volvo 744 — representative photo — Representative photo

1988 Volvo 744 at a glance

Safety recalls2

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

1988 Volvo 744 recalls 2

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables NHTSA Campaign #96V085000 · 14/05/1996

THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.

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.

1988 Volvo 744 vehicles on record

1988 Volvo 744YV1744762J2245555

Other Volvo 744 model years

1989 1987 1986

1988 Volvo 744 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Volvo 744 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 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.