1995 Volvo 940 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%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 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Volvo 940, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“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“Vehicle suddenly accelerated in which the occupant pressed the brakes and vehicle would not stop, almost causing an accident. Happened twice. Dealer cannot determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #835343, filed 1999-03“While driving the vehicle on the highway accelerator pedal collapsed, causing vehicle to lose power. Dealer inspected/ repaired vehicle, but cause of the problem was not to found.”
NHTSA complaint #831626, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Volvo 940
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
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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