1993 Volvo 940

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1993 Volvo 940
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:21:08.155Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 940 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 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
1993: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
199111
199216
199323
199441
199527
19971
19982

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

4 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS

3 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE; WAS DRIVING ON DRY WEATHER WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKE AND IT FAIL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950208

ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE CAUSING FRONTEND AT COLLISION AT 15MPH. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED ABRASIONS TO FACE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950130

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 23 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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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, 20021120

AIR BAGS

2 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950130

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930603 — vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 93V074000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V074000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

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 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Volvo 940 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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