1995 Volvo 940 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 22%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 1995 Volvo 940, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“Wife heard a thumping sound when car was in motion. Inspection revealed that the tread had separated from carcass. We are not positive of model of firestone tire, but know it was firestone. All tires were replaced and left with dealer so further information is not available. ( DOT number: unknown tire size: 185/65r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #727818, filed 2000-08“Dt: 18 inch rim and tires. Tire city recommended 18 inch sacchi rims and tires for vehicle. Consumer ordered the rims and tires and did not get to see them. Called the mechanic, and he advised the consumer not to get them because they were not safe for this vehicle , they were too large. Called to cancel the order, and they would not cancel the order because they said they were specially ordered. Consumer paid for the rims and tires. Tire city told the consumer he had to take the rims and tires because they were already ordered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139502, filed 2005-10“This is the 2nd michelin tire that has separated on this vehicle in the last six months. The car handled extremely well. I have what is left of the tire. (DOT number: 98005l tiresize: 185 65r15)”
NHTSA complaint #752294, filed 2001-09“Rainforg radial x, p185/65r15 DOT 4mnx, replacement tire on a 1995, Volvo, 940s with approximately 10-15000 miles. While driving 60 MPH left rear tire had tread separation .”
NHTSA complaint #888059, filed 2001-05Related service bulletins
- 10156288Aug 18, 2018Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Volvo 940
9 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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