1991 Volvo 940 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
118,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust: 1; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut: 1; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 4; 2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 500050 · 1995-12-01 (December 1, 1995)
ELECTRICAL BOX IN SEAT SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10142852 · 2005-11-16 (November 16, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 118,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10142852 at NHTSA ↗