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Volvo 940Model year report

1993 Volvo 940 Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
115,617miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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
20 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl RWD · 17 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Volvo 940 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1993 Volvo 940. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (22% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (5) and brakes (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 115,617 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 63 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “Recall 93v074000; vehicle had oil change, and when leaving the dealership went up hill at 62mph behind a truck. Car speeded on the hill, hit the truck, and flipped over. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer aware of the recall, but this vehicle did not comply with the recall. The vehicle's throttle is still open after the accident.”

NHTSA complaint #829575, filed 1999-02

Brakes: “Auto-tran: shifted from drive to park, with foot still on brake, engine accelerated forward/backward; unusually high acceleration; vehicle hit wall/other cars.”

NHTSA complaint #973216, filed 1995-10

Tires: “In january 2002 we purchased a set of 4 dunlop winter sport m2 snow tires 205/55r16 for a Volvo 940 turbo sedan. We have had 3 sidewall failures of these snow tires running only 5700 miles, with 2 active blowouts & 1 large sidewall blister. Tires were used only in winter. There is hardly any wear on the treads. The first tire failed 13apr02 at 3000 mi (DOT code 3400), its replacement 12jan04 after 500 mi (DOT code 3702), & the latest failed 1dec05 at 5700 miles (DOT code 3400).. …”

NHTSA complaint #10145136, filed 2005-12, 103,234 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 103,234 and 128,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–100100%100–1500%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: 115,617 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

1995519961997199920002001200220052007
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 1993 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 automatic172520$3,350
940 RWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172219$3,550
940 Wagon RWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172520$3,350
940 Wagon RWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172219$3,550

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

Recall details for the 1993 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. 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 1993 Volvo 940 have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1993 Volvo 940 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Volvo 940 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (22% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 5.

Has the 1993 Volvo 940 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Volvo 940 get?

The EPA rates the 1993 Volvo 940 (940, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Volvo 940 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 115,617 miles and the middle half falls between 103,234 and 128,000 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 29, 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.