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Volvo 940Model year report

1992 Volvo 940 Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
130,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl RWD · 17 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Volvo 940 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1992 Volvo 940. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and body and structure (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 130,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 63 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “- the contact stated that while the driver was at a stop sign and attempting to make a left turn in a 1992 Volvo 940 gl with 180,000 failure mileage when the contact's vehicle was hit on the passenger's side front door and pushed head on into another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries, and the vehicle sustained major damage and was not drivable. The contact will call the dealer and the manufacturer concerning the air bags not deploying. Updated 05/21/07.”

NHTSA complaint #10187337, filed 2007-04, 180,000 miles

Engine cooling: “While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled. The consumer had the vehicle towed. It was later determined that the flywheel broke. On another occasion the consumer stated it was difficult to get the vehicle to start during cold weather. Once the vehicle was started it was taken to the dealer. The only problem the dealer found was that the heater was blowing cold air. The dealer replaced the thermostat.”

NHTSA complaint #10057693, filed 2004-03, 80,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 180,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7550%75–1000%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 130,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1992 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
940 RWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182620$3,350
940 RWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172018$3,700
940 Wagon RWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172018$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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Volvo 940 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 63 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 63 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo 940

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19952792,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199441165,6730—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199323115,6171—20—Stable
199216130,0000—18—Stable
199111118,0002—18—Not enough data

All Volvo 940 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Volvo 940 have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1992 Volvo 940 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Volvo 940 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 1992 Volvo 940 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Volvo 940 get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Volvo 940 (940, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 17 city and 20 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 1992 Volvo 940 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 130,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 180,000 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 28, 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.