1998 Volvo 940 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 940 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo 940. That ranks 2nd out of 3 940 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 72,889 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo 940 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. The consumer stated michelin has discontinued the tires, which led her to believe they knew there was a problem with the tires. *jb…
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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo 940?
Owners most often report air bags, tires problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo 940?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.