Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 DL.
The 1984 Volvo DL is characterized by a sparse record of owner dissatisfaction, totaling only three complaints. Although the electrical system is the top complaint area, the model year is notable for having zero recalls. This lack of significant failures indicates a high level of reliability for the 1984 model.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 192.5 in |
| Overall width | 67.3 in |
| Overall height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2930 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 53/47 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1984 Volvo DL dominate in one area — the electrical system, 2 of 3 reports (67%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 3 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356EN01 | 2022-02-09 | Equipment | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| Service Manager | 2022-02-03 | Electrical System | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.