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BrakesPart report

1994 Volvo 940 Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
10%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Volvo 940, 10% of the 41 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.

“All of the problems mentioned have shown up during my 2 year plus ownership of this 1994 Volvo 940. The cruise control operated intermittently and when it does, if the car goves over a bump, it knocks out; antenna failed several months ago, assumed it was the power pack; the 4th gear sometimes kicks out on its own at startup and runs in 3rd, sometimes for days, others/hours; ABS brakes sometimes skip a beat (or it's my heart) when going over little bumps while brake pedal is engaged or on slippery surfaces while brake pedal depressed. …”

NHTSA complaint #735573, filed 2000-11

“Airbags deployed without impact. Car stopped at light. Driver lost control of brake and car impacted at low speed car in front also stoped at light. No damage to van in front, small silver dollar size dent in front bumper 1/4 inch deep (est.) airbag broke windshield and seatbelt was activate and require replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #735583, filed 2000-11

“Consumer was waiting with engine on and foot on brakes when vehicle started to surge/ accelerate on its own. Consumer had to put both foot on brakes with great force , and vehicle started to creep foward, and would not stop. Abs brakes kicked in. Consumer had to shift into park, and turn off ignition.”

NHTSA complaint #870781, filed 2000-09

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199514%
1994410%
1993313%

Other parts of the 1994 Volvo 940

Air bags
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology