MYRModel Year Report

1993 Volvo 740

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1993 Volvo 740
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:13.251Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 2 1995: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 2 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 2 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1993: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198510
198611
198715
198816
198941
199047
199119
19928
19932
19951
19982
20002
20021

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 2 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

Show complaint excerpts

While stopping at a red light front driver's air bag deployed without any prior warning, causing facial injuries to consumer. Consumer contacted dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-06

1993 Volvo 740 station wagon has approximately 48000 miles. No frontal collision. The s.r.s. Dash light went on while driving. Independent Volvo mechanic diagnosed it as a "Crash sensor malfunction." Sensor is located under driver's seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-04-20Engineering analysisClosed 1994-10-12 Inadvert. Air bag deploys

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 Volvo 740 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Volvo 740?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Volvo 740 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.