MYRModel Year Report

1994 Volvo Volvo Truck

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1994 Volvo Volvo Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:34:49.736Z

Only 5 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 5 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 Volvo Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1994: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19870
19883
19901
19932
19945
199510
19965
19973
199813
199912
20007
20013
20022

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

3 of 5 total reports mention: suspension.

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CONSUMER IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF DRIVER WHO STATED WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER BOLTS SHEARED OFF RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER, IT IS POSSIBLE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED, VEHICLE IS A VOLVO...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

GMC WHITE VOLVO 1994 - REAR AXLE CENTER BOLTS BROKE, KING PINS AND SPRING HOUSING WORN OUT; FRONT TIRES WEAR PREMATURELY, APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES ON AVERAGE OF REAR AXLE WEARING. *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND HAS A SHIMMY, EVEN AFTER FRONT-END WORK AND NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS AND BALANCING VEHICLE IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. *YD

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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*OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT* THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AS CONSUMER EXITED A TOLL BOOTH. POSSIBLE ENGINE MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE WAS A SEMI TRUCK AND TRAILER. *JG *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030213

AIR BAGS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.

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DT: THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED. NO COLLISION OCCURRED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050518

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990423 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.

Campaign 99V078000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Volvo Volvo Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V078000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 Volvo Volvo Truck 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 Volvo Truck?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Volvo Volvo Truck 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.