Model year guide

1989 Volvo 244

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Volvo 244 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1989 Volvo 244 — representative photo
Representative photo

1989 Volvo 244 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

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

1989 Volvo 244 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1989 Volvo 244.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 21 Oct 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 7

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.

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023

Rubber cushion

Bulletin TJ3656330 · Jun 2023

The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.

Bulletin Special Tools Bu · May 2022

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

Bulletin Service Manager · Equipment · May 2022

VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App

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

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System · Jun 2020

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 244 DL. 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.

1989 Volvo 244 vehicles on record

Other Volvo 244 model years

1989 Volvo 244 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1989 Volvo 244 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1989 Volvo 244. 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.