Model year record

1991 Volvo 940 recalls & problems

The 1991 Volvo 940 has 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seats (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints11filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 3reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsMay 6, 1991

Front › Anchorage

Recall 91V075000485 vehicles

Problem: SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.
Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.
Fix: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Fuel system, gasolineJan 8, 1991

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 91V01000019,286 vehicles

Problem: IF CONDITIONS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, OVERFILLING OF THE FUEL TANK, AND INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY, FUEL SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.
Risk: FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.
Fix: RETORQUE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING; REPLACE LOCK RING GASKET IF FUEL SEEPAGE IS DETECTED. NOTE: THE ONLY 940 MODEL SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL IS THE 940SE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

940 GLE 16-Valve

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

940 SE

18mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

940 Turbo

18mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

940 GLE 16-Valve Wagon

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

940 SE Wagon

18mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

940 Turbo Wagon

18mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
SeatsFront assembly › Seat heater/cooler; Front assembly › Power adjust	3	0	3	0	—
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module	3	1	0	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump	2	0	0	0	—
StructureBody › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut	1	0	0	0	—
Electrical systemWiring	1	0	0	0	—
Vehicle speed controlCruise control	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 91V010000 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK
Nov 8, 2005 · 118,000 miles
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
WHILE DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN, SUDDENLY THE IDLE SPEED DROP SO LOW WHERE IT WILL CHOKE UP. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB
May 2, 2002
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR RECALL 91V010000, BUT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMAS MENTIONED IN RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jan 1, 2002
Air bags
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER, THE AIRBAG SENSOR ON THIS VEHICLE CAN FAIL FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEREBY DISABLING THE AIRBAG. IN OTHER WORDS, THE AIRBAG ON THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A RELIABLE SAFETY DEVICE. *AK
Apr 6, 2001
Electrical system › Wiring
CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIR (97V-166) DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS AND INABILITY TO GET VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MJS
Aug 16, 1999
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR (SRS LIGHT) WAS ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSORS WERE GONE. TO REPLACE THE PART IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $1,100 PLUS $200 TO INSTALL. *AK
Mar 12, 1998
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/coolerFire
DRIVERS SEAT WARMING ELEMENT SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
Jan 5, 1996
Air bags › FrontalCrash1 injury
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Jul 5, 1996

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYSClosedLed to recall 94V185000
There is no summary currently available
EA94015 · opened Apr 20, 1994 · closed Oct 12, 1994
INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE93095 · opened Nov 23, 1993 · closed Apr 20, 1994