MYRModel Year Report

1992 Volvo 940

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1992 Volvo 940
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:24.269Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

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

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 16 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 43 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 16 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 43 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 16 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 43 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998

1992: 16 complaints

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YearComplaints
19901
199111
199216
199323
199443
199527
19971
19982

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

5 of 16 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*- the contact stated that while the driver was at a stop sign and attempting to make a left turn in a 1992 Volvo 940 GL with 180,000 failure mileage when the contact's vehicle was hit on the passenger's side front door and pushed head on into...

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-09

Consumer was involved in a 30 MPH frontal collision in which the air bags did not deploy. Please give further details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-21

Driver sustained abrasions and chemical skin burns to both arms when the driver side air bag deployed inadvertently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-20

Structure

2 of 16 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.

Electrical system

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and horn.

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Key can come out of the ignition when the car is not in park. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-28

Vehicle speed control

1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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While parking vehicle something sparked, causing vehicle to jerk and accelerate. When consumer applied- brake's vehicle kept accelerating,causing the consumer to run into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-26

Tires

1 of 16 total reports mentions: tires.

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

1992 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Volvo 940?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.