Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Volvo 740

Volvo 740 owners have reported 3 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control linkage (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Volvo 740

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Speed Control Linkage problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Volvo 740

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 1990 Volvo 740. While reversing into a parking space, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a parked vehicle. The service brakes and emergency brake failed to stop the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration after shifing into drive. This caused vehicle to take off and strike a building. No injury reported, and manufacturer was notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.   Read details...




Fuel Economy of 740 Vehicles
740 Service Bulletins
740 Safety Recalls
740 Defect Investigations