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1995 Volvo 940: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 1995 Volvo 940. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (0)

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Owner complaints (27)

27 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.

10involved a crash
0involved a fire
10injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Volvo 940, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 27.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1995 compares with other 940 years

Best and worst 940 years →
1 11 16 23 41 27 1 2
19901991199219931994199519971998
This year (1995)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined

20
mpg combined
17
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,350
CO₂ tailpipe
444 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year

Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1995 Volvo 940 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.3 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$3,350444
2.3 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$3,350444
2.3 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$3,550468
2.3 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$3,550468

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1995 Volvo 940 FAQ

How many recalls does the 1995 Volvo 940 have?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Volvo 940. Check a specific car with NHTSA's VIN lookup, which also covers newly announced recalls.

What are the most common 1995 Volvo 940 problems?

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (9), Tires (6), Fuel system (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1995 Volvo 940 get?

EPA rates the 2.3 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 17 city, 24 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1995 940 compare with other years?

Among the 1990–1998 Volvo 940 model years at least five years old, the 1990 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1994 the most (41). The 1995 drew 27. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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