1993 Volvo 940
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 23 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 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
5 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Air bags
5 of 23 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle causing frontend at collision at 15MPH. Airbag deployment caused abrasions to face. Please describe details.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-30
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
3 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
3 of 23 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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In January 2002 we purchased a set of 4 dunlop winter sport M2 snow tires 205/55R16 for a Volvo 940 turbo sedan. We have had 3 sidewall failures of these snow tires running only 5700 miles, with 2 active blowouts & 1 large sidewall blister.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-13
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 23 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.
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While pumping fuel into vehicle, fuel would spill from top of fuel tank and puddle under vehicle. Fuel tank and hoses/fittings were inspected by an independant garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-20
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1993-06-03Vehicle speed control93V074000 Plastic hood insulation clip(S) was(Were) inadvertently dropped into the hose between the charge air cooler and the throttle housing which can interfere with the throttle operation.
Remedy: Check for insulation clips in the hose between the charge air cooler and the throttle housing, and remove if found.
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1994-04-20Engineering analysisClosed 1994-10-12 Inadvert. Air bag deploys
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V074000 · Vehicle speed control
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Volvo 940?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Volvo 940 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.