1991 Volvo 940
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.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 11 complaints
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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seats
3 of 11 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing seat heater/cooler and power adjust.
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Electrical box in seat shorted, causing fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-09
Seat heater element caught fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-17
Air bags
3 of 11 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
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Air bag did not deploy in the accident. *ak consumer was injured in accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-15
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.
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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, 2005-11-16
Vehicle speed control
1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Structure
1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing support device/strut.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1991-03-01Fuel system, gasoline91V010000 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.
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1991-05-13Seat belts91V075000 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…
Remedy: Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
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1993-11-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-04-20 Inadver.air bag deployment
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1994-04-20Engineering analysisClosed 1994-10-12 Inadvert. Air bag deploys
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V010000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 91V075000 · Seat belts
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, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Volvo 940 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.