1991 Volvo 940 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl RWD · 16 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Volvo 940 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1991 Volvo 940. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by seats (3) and fuel system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 118,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags3 27%
- Seats3 27%
- Fuel system2 18%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 9.1%
Example complaints
Air bags: “According to the manufacturer, the airbag sensor on this vehicle can fail for no apparent reason, thereby disabling the airbag. In other words, the airbag on this vehicle is not a reliable safety device.”
NHTSA complaint #745910, filed 2001-05Fuel system: “Dt: the contact states there is NHTSA recall 91v010000 concerning the fuel system gasoline delivery: fuel pump. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the VIN. No repairs have been made at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10142852, filed 2005-11, 118,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 118,000 and 118,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Volvo 940 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 940 GLE 16-Valve RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 940 GLE 16-Valve Wagon RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 940 SE RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 940 SE Wagon RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 940 Turbo RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 940 Turbo Wagon RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 91V075000May 6, 1991Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Volvo 940 1991, 740 1985–1991, 760 1985–1990
Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt buckle.
- 91V010000Jan 8, 1991Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Volvo 940 1991, 760 1989–1990, 780 1989–1990
If conditions of high ambient temperature, overfilling of the fuel tank, and insufficient torque on the sending unit lock ring exist simultaneously, fuel seepage may occur from the top of the tank.
Recall details for the 1991 Volvo 940 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 10212891Feb 9, 2022Equipment. VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10212892Feb 3, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10127339Jul 15, 2016Equipment. This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze…
- 10110161Jun 21, 2016Equipment. *No Description
- 10110159Jun 17, 2016Equipment. The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our technical experts…
- 10110146Jun 3, 2016Seat belts, Equipment. Seat Belt Extender
- 10120954May 23, 2016Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
Other model years of the Volvo 940
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 27 | 92,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 41 | 165,673 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 23 | 115,617 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 16 | 130,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 11 | 118,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Volvo 940 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1991 Volvo 940 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Volvo 940 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by seats with 3.
Has the 1991 Volvo 940 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Volvo 940 get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Volvo 940 (940 GLE 16-Valve, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Volvo 940 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 118,000 miles and the middle half falls between 118,000 and 118,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.