Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall 91v010000 concerning the fuel system gasoline delivery: fuel pump. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the VIN. No repairs have been made at this time.
The worst 1991 Volvo 940 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Seats3
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
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- Airbags3
- Seats3
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Consequence of defect: safety belt misuse could cause the seat occupant to face greater risk of injury in a sudden stop or vehicle accident if an inadvertent release of the safety belt occurred.
- Remedy
- Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
Recall number 91V075000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.
- Remedy
- Retorque sending unit lock ring; replace lock ring gasket if fuel seepage is detected. Note: the only 940 model subject to this recall is the 940se.
Recall number 91V010000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1991 Volvo 940
Defect investigations
Inadvert. Air bag deploys
There is no summary currently available
EA94015
Inadver.air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
PE93095
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Volvo 940 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Vida qr
- Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples...
- No Description
- The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer...
- Seat Belt Extender
- Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 1-4-4 in ignition control module (ICM), rex-i
- Tech dcs gram supersedes previous issue dated 3/20/95
- Noise CAN be caused by the legroom adjustment latch (trigger arm) pressing against metal
1991 Volvo 940 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | RWD | 16-17 | 20-22 | 18 |
What 1991 Volvo 940 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving and slowing down, suddenly the idle speed drop so low where it will choke up. Dealer contacted.
Consumer contacted dealer for recall 91v010000, but was unable to have vehicle repaired because this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Vehicle was experiencing the same problemas mentioned in recall. Please provide further details.
According to the manufacturer, the airbag sensor on this vehicle can fail for no apparent reason, thereby disabling the airbag. In other words, the airbag on this vehicle is not a reliable safety device.
Consumer is unable to receive recall repair (97v‑166) due to scheduling problems and inability to get vehicle to dealership. Mjs
Consumer was driving when she noticed that the air bag sensor (SRS light) was illuminated. Consumer took vehicle in to dealership and was told that the sensors were gone. To replace the part it would cost approximately $1,100 plus $200 to install.
Drivers seat warming element shorted, causing fire.
Air bag did not deploy in the accident. *ak consumer was injured in accident.
Hatchback closes without warning, due to worn out hydraulic cylinders.
Seat heater element caught fire.
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Questions about the 1991 Volvo 940
Is the 1991 Volvo 940 reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1991 Volvo 940, fewer than a typical 940 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Volvo 940?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is seats (3).
How many recalls does the 1991 Volvo 940 have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and fuel system, gasoline.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Volvo 940 get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Volvo 940 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 16-17 city and 20-22 highway.
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