1990 Volvo 940
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 1 total report mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion.
Show complaint excerpts
The seals on the rack & pinion steering are leaking fluid, causing loss of steering power. Took vehicle to dealership & informed by mechanic entire rack & pinion needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-21
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-04-20Engineering analysisClosed 1994-10-12 Inadvert. Air bag deploys
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1990 Volvo 940 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 1990 Volvo 940?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Volvo 940 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.