MYRModel Year Report

1991 Volvo 940

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1991 Volvo 940
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:20:56.270Z

Only 11 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 11 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 940 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1991: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
199111
199216
199323
199441
199527
19971
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

2 of 11 total reports mention: seats.

FIRE
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SEAT HEATER ELEMENT CAUGHT FIRE. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960417

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 91V010000 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051116

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

SEATS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: seats.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL BOX IN SEAT SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960509

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910301 — fuel system, gasoline

IF CONDITIONS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, OVERFILLING OF THE FUEL TANK, AND INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY, FUEL SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.

Remedy: RETORQUE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING; REPLACE LOCK RING GASKET IF FUEL SEEPAGE IS DETECTED. NOTE: THE ONLY 940 MODEL SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL IS THE 940SE.

Campaign 91V010000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910513 — seat belts

SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BU

Remedy: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Campaign 91V075000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19931123 — PE (closed 19940420)

INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V010000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V075000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Volvo 940?

The most-reported component is seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Volvo 940 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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