MYRModel Year Report

1993 Volvo 740

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1993 Volvo 740
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:19:54.509Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 740 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 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 1995: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1993: 2 complaints
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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

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

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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, 20001106

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

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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, 19990416

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:frontal, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Volvo 740 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.