1990 Volvo 740 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 19%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 1990 Volvo 740, 19% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I feel stronly that I should not have to pay for a repair service (taillight sensor problem) that should have been fixed permanently while the vehicle was under warranty. The srs warning light problem is not only a mechanical issue, but also a safety hazard to the driver, leaving the airbag inoperable. I do not believe that a consumer should have to pay out $1200 to service the srs warning light every time the owner disconnects and reconnects the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #703625, filed 1999-02“I was in an accident going at least 40mph, and I was hit in the front. My air bag did not deploy. I have multiple injuries due to me being thrown into the steering wheel, and the dashboard, and my head hit the rear view mirror.”
NHTSA complaint #703487, filed 1999-02“The contact stated while traveling over a hill at 45 MPH, a deer entered the path of the vehicle. The brakes were applied, but the vehicle struck the deer. The vehicle went off the road and down an embankment striking trees. The front end was damaged in the collision. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but sustained minor injuries. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer sent a technician who determined, based on the speed and angle the vehicle made contact, the airbags should not deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152406, filed 2006-03, 100,000 miles“Consumer states the air bag spontaneously deployed as the vehicle slowed down going 5-10mph to a stop. No air bag warning light illuminated to specify a problem. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021035, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Volvo 740
14 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Volvo 740
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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