Model year record

1991 Volvo 945 recalls & problems

The 1991 Volvo 945 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemSep 22, 1997

Wiring

Recall 97V1660009,684 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE AND VARIATIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CABLES, CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE CABLES FEEDING THE SEAT HEATER, POWER SEAT MOTORS AND SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR SITUATED UNDER THE FRONT SEAT, CAN OCCUR.
Risk: THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT OR REPLACE THESE CABLES.

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.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline	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

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
THIS DEFECT WAS KNOWN TO THE MANUFACTURER, SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED, AND WOULD HAVE SAVED AN ENGINE WRECK AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. WE HAD THIS VEHICLE FULLY SERVICED AT THE DEALER AND THEY JUST STOOD BY, KNOWING THAT THIS DEFECT WOULD DESTROY THE ENGINE AT
Feb 27, 1999

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