Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1991 Volvo 940, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags3
- Seats3
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Structure1
- Electrical system1
- Vehicle speed control1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 1991 Volvo 940 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.3 petrol (96 kW, 129 hp) and 2.0 petrol (82 kW, 110 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 petrol | 96 kW 129 hp | 143 |
| 2.0 petrol | 82 kW 110 hp | 22 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
202 first registered in 1991 are on Dutch roads; 9% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde44
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen36
- Schijf-, trommelrem loopt niet vrij22
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld20
- Band onvoldoende profiel19
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt17
- Band beschadigd16
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse16
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
131 cars built in 1991 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 312 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
135 of these cars first registered in 1991 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 375,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
17 1991 cars are on the New Zealand register; 94% arrived as used imports, 6% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 1991 Volvo 940: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 51062 | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 1-4-4 IN IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM), REX-I. *TW |
| 46381 | NOISE CAN BE CAUSED BY THE LEGROOM ADJUSTMENT LATCH (TRIGGER ARM) PRESSING AGAINST METAL. NOISE CAN ALSO BE CAUSED BY RUDDING BETWEEN PLASTIC PROTECTORS AND THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SPACER SCREW. |
| 46376 | TECH DCS GRAM SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS ISSUE DATED 3/20/95. HALIFAX BUILT 940S (PLANT CODE 3), DID NOT HAVE THE NOISE/VIBRATION DAMPER INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION CAUSING FUEL SYSTEM NOISE/VIBRATION. |
| 10212892 | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) |
| 10212891 | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| 10127339 | This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working.In order to release stored session memory, restart VIDA as needed throughout the day in order to minimize the risk to experience above symptoms. |
| 10120954 | Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers |
| 10110161 | *No Description |
| 10110159 | The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will be escalated appropriately for further in-depth assistance to your local Field Technical specialist (FTS). |
| 10110146 | Seat Belt Extender |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS
INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation