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RecallGazette

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Ford Probe vs Volvo 240

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Ford Probe

Total complaints
1,192
Avg per model year
132
Recall campaigns (all years)
0
Most complained year
1990 (323)
Top problems: Seat Belts, Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System

Volvo 240

Total complaints
42
Avg per model year
12
Recall campaigns (all years)
0
Most complained year
1992 (22)
Top problems: Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Air Bags

Complaints by model year

YearFord ProbeVolvo 240
199320514
19927922
199117717
199032320
19897717
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.