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1991 Volvo 940 Air bags Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
27%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 1991 Volvo 940, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“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 2001-05

“Consumer was driving when she noticed that the air bag sensor (srs light) was illuminated. Consumer took vehicle in to dealership and was told that the sensors were gone. To replace the part it would cost approximately $1,100 plus $200 to install.”

NHTSA complaint #822034, filed 1998-03

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1995933%
19942049%
1993522%
1992531%
1991327%

Other parts of the 1991 Volvo 940

Seats
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Volvo 940

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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