MYRModel Year Report

1994 Volvo 940

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1994 Volvo 940
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:30.167Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
43
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1994: 43 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19901
199111
199216
199323
199443
199527
19971
19982

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

47% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Volvo 940. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side front air bags deployed without warning while stopped at a traffic light. The contact sustained injury to the face.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-29

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Volvo 940. After starting the vehicle the drivers side air bag deployed without warrant. She sustained injuries to the left side of her face, a black eye, and injury to her chest.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-09

1994 Volvo 940 sedan was at full stop at a stop light. Car suddenly accelerated (Unexplained), causing car to crash into a regular pickup truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-24

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Vehicle speed control

12% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The vehicle was parked and then it was put into drive and it accelerated unexpectantly and crashed into the interior of the garage. Both airbags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-16

Service brakes

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Tires

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and exhaust system.

INJURY

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1997-10-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-04-21 Inadvertent air bag deployment

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Volvo 940?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Volvo 940 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.