Volvo 940 Problems by Year

We compared every Volvo 940 model year from 1995 using 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 940 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
27complaints
0recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

199527
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo 940. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
199527——AirbagLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median 940 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Volvo 940 problems

  • Air bagsworst: 1995
    933%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1995
    622%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1995
    311%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1995
    311%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1995
    27%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1995
    14%
  • Seat beltsworst: 1995
    14%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 1995
    14%
  • Brakesworst: 1995
    14%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1995
    14%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Volvo 940 should you avoid?

None of the Volvo 940 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Volvo 940 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (9), wheels & tires (6) and speed control & acceleration (3). Airbag complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the Volvo 940 had?

0 recalls across 1995.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.