1995 Volvo 940
Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 27 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 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
9 of 27 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving over a pot hole at approximately 4 MPH frontal air bags inadvertently deployed. The cause was undetermined.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-04-08
The front bumper of the consumer's vehicle hit a rock and the passenger and drivers side airbags deployed. Consumer received facial injuries, a broken nose and lost 24% of hearing. Mr…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-23
When vehicle was involved in a low impact collision, less than 10 MPH, both air bags deployed. No collision damage to vehicle at all.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-17
Tires
6 of 27 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 27 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
Power train
2 of 27 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing column shift and automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1997-10-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-04-21 Inadvertent air bag deployment
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 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 1995 Volvo 940?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Volvo 940 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.