Volvo 940 1992
Model 940 made in 1992 by Volvo got 18 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, communications and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (air bags). The car has one 2.3l engine.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 5 | 910821 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/35/27 | Regular | $ 783 | 5 | 910821 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 8 | 910821 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 2/28/922X | 02/01/1997 | 51062 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 1-4-4 in ignition control module (icm), rex-i. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| CAMP/59 | 05/01/1992 | 39575 | Replacement of pressure switches and wiring harness. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| CAMP/59 | 05/01/1992 | 39574 | Modification of rex/regina. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| DCS 2303 | 10/01/1995 | 3/20/95 | 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. | 04/25/1996 |
| SEATS | |||||
| 921 | 10/01/1995 | 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. | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA94015 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 04/20/1994 | 10/12/1994 | INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS | 94V185000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/19/2004 | 1 | 08/06/1992 | |
| Driver sustained abrasions and chemical skin burns to both arms when the driver side air bag deployed inadvertently. *ph *mr | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/03/2007 | 180000 | 1 | 05/20/2002 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while the driver was at a stop sign and attempting to make a left turn in a 1992 volvo 940 gl with 180,000 failure mileage when the contact's vehicle was hit on the passenger's side front door and pushed head on into another vehicle. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained minor injuries, and the vehicle sustained major damage and was not drivable. the contact will call the dealer and the manufacturer concerning the air bags not deploying. *ak updated 05/21/07. *jb | |||
| 01/08/1998 | 1 | ||
| Air bag did not deploy during a 40 mph head-on collision. | |||
| 01/08/1998 | |||
| Air bag did not deploy during 40-45 mph collision. | |||
| Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which the air bags did not deploy. please give further details. *ak | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/28/1996 | |||
| Horn fails to work usually when vehicle is parked. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/28/1995 | |||
| Key can come out of the ignition when the car is not in park. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 80000 | 2 | 10/01/2002 | |
| While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. the consumer had the vehicle towed.*ak it was later determined that the flywheel broke. on another occasion the consumer stated it was difficult to get the vehicle to start during cold weather. once the vehicle was started it was taken to the dealer. the only problem the dealer found was that the heater was blowing cold air. the dealer replaced the thermostat. *nm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/20/1992 | |||
| Air conditioner has had to have coolant added every year if not twice a year since purchase. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | 04/18/1992 | |
| Third brake light has been added as an afterthought; it is poorly secured to trim panel and not secured at all to rear window. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/07/1996 | |||
| When it rains the vehicle is hard to start or will not start at all. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 04/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Vehicle not equipped with interlock system, allowing transmission to be shifted without key in ignition. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/27/1997 | 1 | ||
| The defective driver seat belt assembly will not latch, wont protect the occupant in event of an accident. *ak *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| No summary | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | 04/18/1992 | |
| Third brake light has been added as an afterthought; it is poorly secured to trim panel and not secured at all to rear window. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/29/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| This model bridgestone tire is not currently included in bridgestone/firestone recall, but clearly should be. this tire separated, luckily, at low speed. however, the previous three days, i had driven at 70 mph for 1 to 2 hours on numerous occassions. this company clearly has a problem with their engineering/manufacturing processes at all plants and with all tires. they are clearly putting my safety, my family's safety and the general public's safety at risk.( dot number: em&kdlf178 tire size: 55hr16 ) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/29/1999 | |||
| While parking vehicle something sparked, causing vehicle to jerk and accelerate. when consumer applied- brake's vehicle kept accelerating,causing the consumer to run into a tree. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | BAYONNE | 07002 | VIC'S SERVICE STATION | 201-436-3242 |
| TX | HOUSTON | 77082 | WAYNE DAVEY MOTOR | 281-589-8984 |