1991 VOLVO 940 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 VOLVO 940
The 1991 VOLVO 940 has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (2 complaints), Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 VOLVO 940
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1991 VOLVO 940, potentially affecting up to 19,771 vehicles.
Recall 91V075000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 485 vehicles affected
Defect: SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.
Remedy: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
View full details →Recall 91V010000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 19,286 vehicles affected
Defect: IF CONDITIONS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, OVERFILLING OF THE FUEL TANK, AND INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY, FUEL SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.
Consequence: FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: RETORQUE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING; REPLACE LOCK RING GASKET IF FUEL SEEPAGE IS DETECTED. NOTE: THE ONLY 940 MODEL SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL IS THE 940SE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 VOLVO 940
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 VOLVO 940. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 91V010000 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN, SUDDENLY THE IDLE SPEED DROP SO LOW WHERE IT WILL CHOKE UP. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR RECALL 91V010000, BUT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMAS MENTIONED IN RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER, THE AIRBAG SENSOR ON THIS VEHICLE CAN FAIL FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEREBY DISABLING THE AIRBAG. IN OTHER WORDS, THE AIRBAG ON THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A RELIABLE SAFETY DEVICE. *AK
CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIR (97V-166) DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS AND INABILITY TO GET VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MJS
Safety Rating for the 1991 VOLVO 940
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 VOLVO 940 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 VOLVO 940
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 VOLVO 940
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 940
- 1990 VOLVO 940 — 1 complaint
- 1991 VOLVO 940 (current)
- 1992 VOLVO 940 — 17 complaints
- 1993 VOLVO 940 — 26 complaints
- 1994 VOLVO 940 — 50 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO 940 — 30 complaints
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- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints