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Volvo 940Model year report

1995 Volvo 940 Problems

Complaints
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
92,000miles, 7 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
20 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Volvo 940 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 1995 Volvo 940. The part named most often is air bags, with 9 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires (6) and fuel system (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 92,000 miles. Of all complaints, 10 involved a crash, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 96 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Tires complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “1995 Volvo 940 was involved in a frontal accident and none of the front air bags deployed. Also with the first incident, the consumer hit another vehicle in the rear and destroyed the front of his vehicle. (totaled) the second incident occurred while the vehicle was in motion without any impact, the air bags deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #10119313, filed 2005-04

Tires: “Just had tires replaced for the 3rd time and our vehicle only has 53,000 original miles. We have our tires rotated every 5,000 miles. Our first set of tires were goodyears 60,000 mile warranty and our second set were firestone 80,000 mile warranty. No one seems to no why they are wearing so rapidly . Our vehicle has never been involved in an accident before and we purchased it new in 1995. While traveling on a highway our gas pedal collapsed and we could not accelerate. The throttle linkage had come apart.”

NHTSA complaint #738569, filed 2001-01

Fuel system: “Gasoline fumes in my garage, no apparent evidence of gas leak in car. This is a 1995 Volvo sedan 940 with 80000 miles on it. I have owned it since it was new. Next day fumes grew stronger, we thought it was from lawn mower gas. On the 3rd day the gas was coming out from underneath the car. I had to have a new gas tank installed at a cost of $600+. The gas tank on the car had cracked for no apparent reason, just failed.”

NHTSA complaint #10188229, filed 2007-04, 80,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “When brakes were applied and a sharp turn was made, a hissing sound was heard. Engine began to race, resulting in a minor collision. A second similar occurrence occurred afterwards , but there was no collision. Dealer has been notified.”

NHTSA complaint #837413, filed 1999-07

Mileage when problems were reported

14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,789 and 98,000 miles.

0%0–1014%10–250%25–500%50–7557%75–10014%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 92,000 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 1995 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 automatic172420$3,350
940 RWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172219$3,550
940 Wagon RWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172420$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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 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.

NHTSA investigations

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. 96 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 96 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 1995 Volvo 940 have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 1995 Volvo 940 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Volvo 940 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 9 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires with 6.

Has the 1995 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 1995 Volvo 940 get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Volvo 940 (940, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 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 1995 Volvo 940 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 92,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,789 and 98,000 miles; 14% 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.