MYRModel Year Report

1994 Volvo 940

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1994 Volvo 940
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:57.171Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 940 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 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
1994: 41 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
199111
199216
199323
199441
199527
19971
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 39%

39% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20091009

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, 20040124

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT WITH A DEER. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950911

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20040124

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970616

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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, 20130329

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 VOLVO 940. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE SEAT BELT PANEL AS THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180725

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19971029 — PE (closed 19980421)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:frontal, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Volvo 940 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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