1994 Volvo 940 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
165,673 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 29 complaints (27.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 17.2% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.4% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Air Bags: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 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 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 6
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 20 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 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 1; 2000: 9; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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 722081 · 2000-04-29 (April 29, 2000)
THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NO DEALER HAS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. A CASTER READING, BY AN INDEPENDENT SHOP SHOW THAT IF ONE SSTRUT WERE SHORTER, THE SHAKING WOULD STOP. THE CASTERS ARE OFF, THE CAR ALWAYS NEEDS ALIGNED, AND THE TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY. I'LL BE SPENDING THE $2,000 TO FIX IT, BUT THE PROBLEM IS A MANUFACTURING ONE. VOLVO DENIES ANY RESPONSABILITY FOR 1994 MODELS, NOW THAT THEY ARE OWNED BY FORD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722081 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 735573 · 2000-11-01 (November 1, 2000)
ALL OF THE PROBLEMS MENTIONED HAVE SHOWN UP DURING MY 2 YEAR PLUS OWNERSHIP OF THIS 1994 VOLVO 940. THE CRUISE CONTROL OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN IT DOES, IF THE CAR GOVES OVER A BUMP, IT KNOCKS OUT; ANTENNA FAILED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, ASSUMED IT WAS THE POWER PACK; THE 4TH GEAR SOMETIMES KICKS OUT ON ITS OWN AT STARTUP AND RUNS IN 3RD, SOMETIMES FOR DAYS, OTHERS/HOURS; ABS BRAKES SOMETIMES SKIP A BEAT (OR IT'S MY HEART) WHEN GOING OVER LITTLE BUMPS WHILE BRAKE PEDAL IS ENGAGED OR ON SLIPPERY SURFACES WHILE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. BIG PROB…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 735573 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958341 · 1995-01-06 (January 6, 1995)
ENGINE OVERHEATED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 980973 · 1996-03-20 (March 20, 1996)
ENGINE; THE VHEICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 980973 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 870781 · 2000-09-18 (September 18, 2000)
CONSUMER WAS WAITING WITH ENGINE ON AND FOOT ON BRAKES WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE/ ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT BOTH FOOT ON BRAKES WITH GREAT FORCE , AND VEHICLE STARTED TO CREEP FOWARD, AND WOULD NOT STOP. ABS BRAKES KICKED IN. CONSUMER HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK, AND TURN OFF IGNITION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 870781 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8016892 · 2002-08-21 (August 21, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING GAS TANK CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8016892 at NHTSA ↗