1995 Volvo 940
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
27 complaints10 involved a crash10 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Noticed gas smell every time I filled gas looked under car and noticed gas puddling under car. Also gas puddling after parking of car. Have not taken tank down as of yet to trouble shoot problem but believe it to be a cracked gas tank as the amount of gas put into tank before leaking has steadily decreased. *Tr
- Electrical system
1995 volvo 940 turbo odometer suddenly became inoperative. Proceeding through school zones IS primary safety issue. Internet investigation shows problem IS not unique. Could not make contact at their web site to alert them. Maybe you have greater access. Odometer appears to be mechanical/electrical device. Could not determine repair or its cost. IS this a true safety issue? Al *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gasoline fumes in my garage, no apparent evidence of gas leak in car. this IS a 1995 volvo sedan 940 with 80000 miles on it. I have owned it since it was new. next day fumes grew stronger, we thought it was from lawn mower gas. on the 3RD day the gas was coming out from underneath the car. I…
Gasoline fumes in my garage, no apparent evidence of gas leak in car. this IS a 1995 volvo sedan 940 with 80000 miles on it. I have owned it since it was new. next day fumes grew stronger, we thought it was from lawn mower gas. on the 3RD day the gas was coming out from underneath the car. I had to have a new gas tank installed at a cost of $600+. the gas tank on the car had cracked for no apparent reason, just failed. *ak
- Tires · Wheels › Rim
Dt: 18 inch rim and tires. tire city recommended 18 inch sacchi rims and tires for vehicle. Consumer ordered the rims and tires and did not get to see them. called the mechanic, and he advised the consumer not to get them because they were not safe for this vehicle , they were too large.…
Dt: 18 inch rim and tires. tire city recommended 18 inch sacchi rims and tires for vehicle. Consumer ordered the rims and tires and did not get to see them. called the mechanic, and he advised the consumer not to get them because they were not safe for this vehicle , they were too large. called to cancel the order, and they would not cancel the order because they said they were specially ordered. consumer paid for the rims and tires. tire city told the consumer he had to take the rims and tires because they were already ordered. after tire city received the rims and tires they were suppose to put them on vehicle, but they did not touch consumer's vehicle. they gave him a free alarm for inconvenience. they told the consumer had to order four spacers that they were going to give them to him at half price. they stated that the tires would be balanced, and the spacers would be on, and vehicle would be safe. they said not tell the manager. every time consumer was in tire city he observed that customers were upset with the way they did business. they said other tire shops let customers go without knowing that their cars were safe. they promised to make consumer's car safe, but they did not. they let him leave with rims and tires that were too large for the car. the mechanics saw the problem with consumer's vehicle. both mechanics stated not to get the 18 inch rims and tires. *Ak .
- Fuel system, gasoline
I own a 1995 volvo 940 turbo wagon. in the past 6 months, we have had random incidents of the car losing power while driving. the speed at the time of the incident ranges - anything from 35 to 70. there IS no indication, sound or vibration to indicate it IS about to cut off. if the car sits for…
I own a 1995 volvo 940 turbo wagon. in the past 6 months, we have had random incidents of the car losing power while driving. the speed at the time of the incident ranges - anything from 35 to 70. there IS no indication, sound or vibration to indicate it IS about to cut off. if the car sits for 10-15 minutes following the "cut off", it will crank with no problem. if you attempt to crank the car as soon as it dies, it's as if you've flooded the motor. when this started, it was very random and very rare. we were told to clean or replace the fuel filter, which we did, and we were fairly successful with that. however, this happened at a time that I was no longer driving the car as much as I was out of school for the summer. in the past week, the car has "quit" on 3 occasions, once when stopped at a light, once when pulling out onto a highway, and once while traveling 50+ mph on a highway. we saw on the news a report that nhtsa was investigating reports of this happening in other volvos, but only 1999 and forward models. in talking with other volvo owners in auto chat rooms, bulletin boards, etc., we have not taken the car in for service as it seems the consensus that others have spent a considerable amount of money in attempting to fix this problem, but to no avail. we contacted our local volvo dealer - maxwell volvo of burlington, (336-227-2727), but were informed that they knew nothing of an investigation into this problem and had not serviced any vehicles for it either. we were hoping that your investigation would discover the problem and then we would have the car repaired to avoid any unnecessary repairs and costs. my question IS: if there IS a recall, will it only include 1999 and forward? and, if a recall IS announced that will include our 1995 model, do we need to be on some "record" with a volvo dealer as having reported this problem or that an attempt was made to fix it? note: the incident date on this report IS the "last time" this happened. *nm
- Air bags › Frontal
1995 volvo 940 was involved in a frontal accident and none of the front air bags deployed. *mr also with the first incident, the consumer hit another vehicle in the rear and destroyed the front of his vehicle. (totaled) the second incident occurred while the vehicle was in motion without any impact, the air bags deployed. *sc *jb
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving over a pot hole at approximately 4 mph frontal air bags inadvertently deployed. The cause was undetermined.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Pirrely, P400 touring, size p185/65r15, dot chfph1410. Consumer noticed that two rear tire tread separated. *ak both rear tires split open. *sc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
My 1995 volvo 940, vin # [xxx], veers to the left when I applied the brakes. Replaced rotors, pads, calipers and hoses, and tires and alignment are fine. I suspect a defect in ABS system. This IS dangerous.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
While stopped at a traffic light, smoke/steam was noticed coming from under the hood. the car was pulled into a shopping center parking lot, the engine shut off and the hood was opened. the electric cooling fan was smoking and had stopped running. while examining the fan, the radiator ruptured…
While stopped at a traffic light, smoke/steam was noticed coming from under the hood. the car was pulled into a shopping center parking lot, the engine shut off and the hood was opened. the electric cooling fan was smoking and had stopped running. while examining the fan, the radiator ruptured spraying coolant, causing second degree burns. as the cooling system has no pressure release mechanism, the weakest point in the system was caused to fail. an assistant service manager for volvo mentioned that it IS common for the radiator neck to rupture with age and due to the fact that there IS torque applied at this point by the radiator hose. ts
- Air bags › Frontal
The front bumper of the consumer's vehicle hit a rock and the passenger and drivers side airbags deployed. consumer received facial injuries, a broken nose and lost 24% of hearing. mr jg *jb
- Tires
This IS the 2ND michelin tire that has separated on this vehicle in the last six months. the car handled extremely well. I have what IS left of the tire.*ak (dot number: 98005l tiresize: 185 65r15)
- Tires › Tread/belt
Rainforg radial x, p185/65r15 dot 4MNX, replacement tire on a 1995, volvo, 940S with approximately 10-15000 miles. while driving 60 mph left rear tire had tread separation .*ak
- Tires
Just had tires replaced for the 3RD time and our vehicle only has 53,000 original miles. we have our tires rotated every 5,000 miles. our first set of tires were goodyears 60,000 mile warranty and our second set were firestone 80,000 mile warranty. No one seems to no why they are wearing so…
Just had tires replaced for the 3RD time and our vehicle only has 53,000 original miles. we have our tires rotated every 5,000 miles. our first set of tires were goodyears 60,000 mile warranty and our second set were firestone 80,000 mile warranty. No one seems to no why they are wearing so rapidly . our vehicle has never been involved in an accident before and we purchased it new in 1995. while traveling on a highway our gas pedal collapsed and we could not accelerate. the throttle linkage had come apart. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Wife heard a thumping sound when car was in motion. Inspection revealed that the tread had separated from carcass. We are not positive of model of firestone tire, but know it was firestone. All tires were replaced and left with dealer so further information IS not available. *ak( dot number: unknown tire size: 185/65r15 )
- Vehicle speed control
When brakes were applied and a sharp turn was made, a hissing sound was heard. engine began to race, resulting in a minor collision. A second similar occurrence occurred afterwards , but there was no collision. dealer has been notified. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Ie97063, inadvertent air bag deployment. While driving about 10 mph, vehicle was involved in a crash, and the air bags on drivers' side and passenger's side inadvertently deployed. Driver received cuts/abrasions and bruises from air bag deployment. only damage to the vehcle was the shattered windshield. The windshield shattered more on the passengers' side. manufacturer will be contacted about the problem. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle suddenly accelerated in which the occupant pressed the brakes and vehicle would not stop, almost causing an accident. happened twice. Dealer cannot determine the problem. *Ak *ML
- Air bags › Frontal
Both driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed less than 5 mph during frontal impact with garage, causing airbags to crack windshield. Also caused injuries to occupants. Cause unknown. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer complained that dealer replaced micro switch on five occasions. Whenever the micro switch failed to operate, consumer would have to push the overdrive button with two hands to engage the vehicle to shift into drive or reverse. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While driving the vehicle on the highway accelerator pedal collapsed, causing vehicle to lose power. Dealer inspected/ repaired vehicle, but cause of the problem was not to found. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Consumer was involved in a less then 5 mph rear end collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. also the driver's seat belt did not retract. please give any further details. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Violent deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags upon impact, resulted in injuries. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
When vehicle was involved in a low impact collision, less than 10 mph, both air bags deployed. No collision damage to vehicle at all. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Owner states there IS a crack on the windshield on both driver's side and passenger's side, it spreads while the vehicle IS being driven, , blocking view of driver; also, owner had problem repaired, but it returned. *ak *jb
Defect investigations
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- Inadvertent air bag deployment
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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- 10170147Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10169394This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169393This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
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- 10169036Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10169021Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10167953Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10167952Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
- 10167915Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer.
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- 10167861This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? literature over the Internet.
- 10167854Mandatory Special Tool List
- 10167847Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- 10167833This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167828This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)
- 10167817This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167808This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167751Title : No . Page Volvo Special Tool 186 1 of 1 Cabinet Car Market : SPECIAL United States , Canada TOOLS Date : YEAR MONTH DAY BULLETIN 2012 02 02 Take Your Special Tool Storage to the Next Level Maintain Your Parts & Service Department Efficiency , Organization and Productivity with the Volvo Special Service Tool Cabinet from Stanley Vidmar ! System includes ( 3 ) Stanley Vidmar Modular drawer cabinets with partitions , dividers and lock , ( 2 ) overhead shelf door cabinets with one shelf and lock ; designed to store Volvo Special Service Tools . Features ? Three - cabinet system with two overhead storage cabinets . ? 38 drawers with compartments . ? Exceptional tool organization with dedicated compartments , partitions and dividers . ? All cabinets are lockable . ? All steel construction . ? Drawers rated at 400 lbs . capacity fully loaded and extended . ? Drawer cabinets have pallet base included . ? Allows cabinets to be moved fully loaded and as your needs change . ? Tool locator sheets and index provided for placement of 600 tools in drawers and overhead cabinets . Technical Weight approx . ( lbs ) 2400 554 - VOLVO - SPL Color Volvo Blue Volvo Special Tool Cabinet Power supply ( V / Hz / A ) None Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 90 " x 27 - 3 / 4 " x 90 " Dealer Price $ 7,292 To Order Call 800 - 345 - 3399 or visit Volvodealersolutions.com today ! Promo # VO12 - 11 All Product Sold F.O.B . Shipping Point Pricing effective through June 30 , 2012 " Fixed Right ? First Time " SERVICE TECHNICIANS SERVICE PARTS WORKSHOP Service MANAGER MANAGER FOREMAN Personnel : read and initial . 2012 Volvo Cars of North America , LLC Printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste
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- 10164857Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by Volvos Parts Department and based on the pricing in effect on the repair date. For the most current pricing retailers must refer to the parts system. Reimbursement rates for oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by the Warranty Department. Updated parts pricing for these parts are provided via a Warranty CPI.
- 10164856Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by Volvos Parts Department and based on the pricing in effect on the repair date. For the most current pricing retailers must refer to the parts system. Reimbursement rates for oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by the Warranty Department. Updated parts pricing for these parts are provided via a Warranty CPI.
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- 10163310This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration to eventual termination of the account), to provide you with all the functionality related to VIDA, to allow access to VIDA and to communicate updates related to VIDA. Log data generated when using VIDA is processed as necessary or appropriate to safeguard the security and functionality of VIDA for example against malware or unauthorized access.
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