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1994 Volvo 940Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 1994 Volvo 940, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints4117 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage189kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 25, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Volvo 940 has problems

41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags2013
Vehicle speed control52
Engine and engine cooling41
Service brakes, hydraulic41
Suspension30
Tires30
Seats10
Structure11
Visibility10
6 other systems60

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1994 Volvo 940 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1994 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
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Volvo 940, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTPE97047 · closed Apr 21, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What 940 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 VOLVO 940. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE SEAT BELT PANEL AS THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE…
Complaint 11113516 · Jul 25, 2018 · 285,633 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 VOLVO 940. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURY TO THE FACE. THE AIR BAGS ALSO FRACTURED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE…
Complaint 10504983 · Mar 29, 2013 · 152,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 VOLVO 940. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF WHEN THE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT WERE UNABLE TO GIVE A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000…
Complaint 10416762 · Aug 2, 2011 · 220,000 miles

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