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1991 Volvo 945Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1991 Volvo 945, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 4, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Volvo 945 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

1991 Volvo 945 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.

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 945 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 945 median. How we score

'91'92'93
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 945 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS DEFECT WAS KNOWN TO THE MANUFACTURER, SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED, AND WOULD HAVE SAVED AN ENGINE WRECK AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. WE HAD THIS VEHICLE FULLY SERVICED AT THE DEALER AND THEY JUST STOOD, KNOWING THAT THIS DEFECT WOULD DESTROY THE ENGINE AT
Complaint 704039 · Mar 4, 1999

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