MYRModel Year Report

1998 Volvo 940

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1998 Volvo 940
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:21:20.910Z

Only 2 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 2 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, 1998 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
1998: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
199111
199216
199323
199441
199527
19971
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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MICHELIN TIRES CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND HAS BEEN REPLACED MANY TIMES**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED MOST OF THE TIRES SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070525

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE CONSUMER WAS HIT NEAR THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CONSUMER SUFFERED SOME MINOR ABRASIONS. CONTACTED DEALER. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021015

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Volvo 940 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Volvo 940?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 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.