1994 VOLVO 940

50 complaints filed with NHTSA.

50
Complaints
15
Crashes
0
Fires
10
Injuries
0
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL17
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP4
AIR BAGS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM2
SUSPENSION:FRONT2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT2
SUSPENSION:REAR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE1
TIRES1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1

Recent Complaints

20130329AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 VOLVO 940. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURY TO THE FACE. THE AIR BAGS ALSO FRACTURED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED FOR THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 152,000.

Mileage: 152,000

20100225ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

I WAS SOLD A VOLVO 1994 940 SERIES FROM EAST LAKE AUTO IN ISSAQUAH, WA. A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS DISPLAYED AND THE COMPANY PROMISED TO FIX WHATEVER IT WAS INDICATING. I LEFT IT AT THEIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM RELATED TO THE LIGHT, AND THAT IT WAS A FAULTY LIGHT. I DROVE THE CAR FOR THREE YEARS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON. I COMMUTED TO A JOB THAT REQUIRED I BE IN THE CAR FOR OVER THREE HOURS ON MOST DAYS. I MADE A LONG TRIP AND AFTER THAT MY SONS AN

Mileage: 180,000

20091009AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 VOLVO 940. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARRANT. SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HER FACE, A BLACK EYE, AND INJURY TO HER CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND A REPRESENTATIVE WAS COMING OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Mileage: 132,000

20040124CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1994 VOLVO 940 SEDAN WAS AT FULL STOP AT A STOP LIGHT. CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED (UNEXPLAINED), CAUSING CAR TO CRASH INTO A REGULAR PICKUP TRUCK. BECAUSE OF THE SHORT DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CARS, THE IMPACT WAS NO MORE THAN A 2-2.5 MPH CRASH AS EVIDENCED BY MINOR (REALLY SMALL) BUMPER FASCIA INDENTATION AND NO DAMAGE TO BUMPER SYSTEM WHATSOEVER. SURPRISINGLY, THIS VERY MINOR CRASH RESULTED IN BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN SHATTERING THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD.

Mileage: 189,000

20040124CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

1994 VOLVO 940 SEDAN WAS AT FULL STOP AT A STOP LIGHT. CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED (UNEXPLAINED), CAUSING CAR TO CRASH INTO A REGULAR PICKUP TRUCK. BECAUSE OF THE SHORT DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CARS, THE IMPACT WAS NO MORE THAN A 2-2.5 MPH CRASH AS EVIDENCED BY MINOR (REALLY SMALL) BUMPER FASCIA INDENTATION AND NO DAMAGE TO BUMPER SYSTEM WHATSOEVER. SURPRISINGLY, THIS VERY MINOR CRASH RESULTED IN BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN SHATTERING THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD.

Mileage: 189,000

20010521STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CONSUMER WAS UNLOADING GROCIERS FROM TRUCK. HYDRAULIC BAR SNAPPED/ FELL DOWN, AND HIT HER IN HEAD.

20001117CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

20001103CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF BRAKE AND CAR IMPACTED AT LOW SPEED CAR IN FRONT ALSO STOPED AT LIGHT. NO DAMAGE TO VAN IN FRONT, SMALL SILVER DOLLAR SIZE DENT IN FRONT BUMPER 1/4 INCH DEEP (EST.) AIRBAG BROKE WINDSHIELD AND SEATBELT WAS ACTIVATE AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.*AK

20001103CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF BRAKE AND CAR IMPACTED AT LOW SPEED CAR IN FRONT ALSO STOPED AT LIGHT. NO DAMAGE TO VAN IN FRONT, SMALL SILVER DOLLAR SIZE DENT IN FRONT BUMPER 1/4 INCH DEEP (EST.) AIRBAG BROKE WINDSHIELD AND SEATBELT WAS ACTIVATE AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.*AK

19991201CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED A CRASH, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

19991005CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

AFTER LOSING CONTROL AND BUMPING INTO A POLE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

19990414CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND HER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

19990217CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR, TRAVELING LESS THAN 10 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, WITHOUT REASON. THERE WAS NO OUTSIDE DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

19981222CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CONSUMER WAS STOPPED AT A TRFFIC LIGHT/ LIGHT CHANGED VEHICLE COMMENCED ON. CONSUMER HIT THE REAR OF FRONT VEHICLE AT APPROX 5 MPH OR LESS. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THIS LOW SPEED IMPACT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

19980209CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY HIT AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

19970616CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THEN IT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE AND IT ACCELERATED UNEXPECTANTLY AND CRASHED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE GARAGE. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

19970616CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THEN IT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE AND IT ACCELERATED UNEXPECTANTLY AND CRASHED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE GARAGE. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

19950911CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT WITH A DEER. TT

19950911CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

PASSENGERS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT WITH A DEER. TT