Volvo 940 years to avoid
The Volvo 940 years to avoid are 1994, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1997 is the cleanest year on record.
138
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1990–1998
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
940 years to avoid
Every 940 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo 940 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 940 years to avoid are 1994, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 1997.
What is the best year for the Volvo 940?
By complaint volume, 1997 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 940 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo 940 have?
Across all model years, the 940 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 138 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.