MYRModel Year Report

1992 Volvo 940

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1992 Volvo 940
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:21:25.525Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 940 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 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
1992: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
199111
199216
199323
199441
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

4 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20070409

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970121

STRUCTURE

2 of 16 total reports mention: structure.

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990426

TIRES

1 of 16 total reports mentions: tires.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 16 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 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:frontal, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Volvo 940 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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