1995 Volvo 940 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 940 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo 940. That is the most of any 940 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (9 complaints, 33%), typically at around 11,601 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Volvo 940 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 33% | 11,601 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 11% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 80,789 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Volvo 940 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Volvo 940.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent air bag deployment (PE97047) — opened Oct 29, 1997, closed Apr 21, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Noticed gas smell every time i filled gas looked under car and noticed gas puddling under car. Also gas puddling after parking of car. Have not taken tank down as of yet to trouble shoot problem but believe it to be a cracked gas tank as the amount of gas put into tank before leaking has steadily…
1995 volvo 940 turbo odometer suddenly became inoperative. Proceeding through school zones is primary safety issue. Internet investigation shows problem is not unique. Could not make contact at their web site to alert them. Maybe you have greater access. Odometer appears to be mechanical/electrical…
Gasoline fumes in my garage, no apparent evidence of gas leak in car. This is a 1995 volvo sedan 940 with 80000 miles on it. I have owned it since it was new. Next day fumes grew stronger, we thought it was from lawn mower gas. On the 3rd day the gas was coming out from underneath the car. I had to…
Dt: 18 inch rim and tires. Tire city recommended 18 inch sacchi rims and tires for vehicle. Consumer ordered the rims and tires and did not get to see them. Called the mechanic, and he advised the consumer not to get them because they were not safe for this vehicle , they were too large. Called to…
I OWN A 1995 VOLVO 940 TURBO WAGON. IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS, WE HAVE HAD RANDOM INCIDENTS OF THE CAR LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE SPEED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT RANGES - ANYTHING FROM 35 TO 70. THERE IS NO INDICATION, SOUND OR VIBRATION TO INDICATE IT IS ABOUT TO CUT OFF. IF THE CAR SITS FOR…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Volvo 940?
Owners most often report air bags, tires, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Volvo 940?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Volvo 940 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 940 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.