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.
The worst 1992 Volvo 940 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags5
- Body2
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags5
- Body2
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Inadvert. Air bag deploys
There is no summary currently available
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Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Volvo 940 68
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)
- Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly...
- This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be...
- This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
- Software Installation Policy changes.
- Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo
- This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice
- Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc
1992 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 | 17-18 | 20-26 | 18-20 |
What 1992 Volvo 940 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver sustained abrasions and chemical skin burns to both arms when the driver side air bag deployed inadvertently. *ph
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.
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 )
No summary
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.
When it rains the vehicle is hard to start or will not start at all.
Air conditioner has had to have coolant added every year if not twice a year since purchase.
Air bag did not deploy during a 40 MPH head-on collision.
Air bag did not deploy during 40-45 MPH collision.
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Questions about the 1992 Volvo 940
Is the 1992 Volvo 940 reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1992 Volvo 940, close to a typical 940 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Volvo 940?
Airbags, with 5 complaints. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 1992 Volvo 940 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Volvo 940 get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Volvo 940 range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 17-18 city and 20-26 highway.
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