no report yet
Front: anchorage
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT…
1991 Volvo 940Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1991 Volvo 940, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 16, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Volvo 940 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Seats3 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Electrical system
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1991 Volvo 940 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
1991 vs. every other 940 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 940 median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'97'98
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 Volvo 940, and the recalls they led to.
- INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYSLed to recall 94V-185
- INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTNo recall
In owners' words
What 940 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR (SRS LIGHT) WAS ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSORS WERE GONE. TO REPLACE THE PART IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $1,100 PLUS $200 TO INSTALL. *AK
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER, THE AIRBAG SENSOR ON THIS VEHICLE CAN FAIL FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEREBY DISABLING THE AIRBAG. IN OTHER WORDS, THE AIRBAG ON THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A RELIABLE SAFETY DEVICE. *AK
Own a 1991 940?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.