Tl*the contact owns a 1993 volvo 940. The vehicle has dunlop tires, size p205/60r15. The contact stated that the valve stems on three out of the four tires were bad and caused the tires to flatten. He stated that the tires had only been on the road for six months, when during the course of one week, the valve stem failed on three different tires. The tires were replaced at the manufacturer's expense. The contact was uncertain of the dot number (p072aro or cr54606-2). The VIN, purchase date, engine size, and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 128,000.
The worst 1993 Volvo 940 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration5
- Airbags5
- Brakes3
- Tires3
- Electrical2
Problems by type
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- Acceleration5
- Airbags5
- Brakes3
- Tires3
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Engine1
- Locks1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Plastic hood insulation clip(s) was(were) inadvertently dropped into the hose between the charge air cooler and the throttle housing which can interfere with the throttle operation.
- Risk
- If a plastic clip moves toward the throttle housing itcan become lodged there and prevent the throttle from returning to idle. Loss ofthrottle control can result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Check for insulation clips in the hose between the charge air cooler and the throttle housing, and remove if found.
Recall number 93V074000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Inadvert. Air bag deploys
There is no summary currently available
EA94015
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 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
1993 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 | 22-25 | 19-20 |
What 1993 Volvo 940 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
In january 2002 we purchased a set of 4 dunlop winter sport m2 snow tires 205/55r16 for a volvo 940 turbo sedan. We have had 3 sidewall failures of these snow tires running only 5700 miles, with 2 active blowouts & 1 large sidewall blister. Tires were used only in winter. There is hardly any wear on the treads. The first tire failed 13apr02 at 3000 mi (dot code 3400), its replacement 12jan04 after 500 mi (dot code 3702), & the latest failed 1dec05 at 5700 miles (dot code 3400).. A dunlop-goodyear inspector @ conduit tire, brooklyn, stated this was simply road hazard damage, which was not covered without an extended warranty. He refused any damage responsibility. He also stated he dislikes all snow tires & refuses to sell any. A warranty would do us little good, as it expires after 3 years, regardless of how little use the tires got.. We drive in the ny city metro area, a home to potholes. However, over 35 years of driving on these same roads, we have worn through many summer & snow tires, with no sidewall failures, except for these dunlop winter sport m2 tires. Previously we drove klabear & blizzard snow tires with no problems, & we have been very pleased with various dunlop sport summer/all weather tires that provided excellent ride & wear with no failures. Our summer tires are dunlop sp sport 5000 205/55wr16, with 3 times the miles used as the snow tires, on the same roads, same car.. There is no reason why 3 winter sport tires should fail after a very short distance, when driven on exactly the same roads in the same way as other brands, over much longer distances, that never failed. We have selected a bridgestone blizzak lm-25 snow tire to replace the dunlop winter sport. After these 3 failures, we will never use a dunlop snow tire again.. We urge the federal safety agency to investigate a major systemic defect in design or manufacture in these dunlop winter sport m2 snow tires in the 205/55r16 size.
While pumping fuel into vehicle, fuel would spill from top of fuel tank and puddle under vehicle. Fuel tank and hoses/fittings were inspected by an independant garage. Investigation revealed a 3 inch split to fuel overflow hose on main hose connecting fuel filler to fuel tank main hose replaced. Dt
Insulation is deteriorating and blows through the vents when in use. Insulation has oil mixed in it and gets on individual's hair and clothing if they are sitting in the front of the vents. Owner has contacted dealership informed consumer that nothing can be done about insulation. Please describe details.
The car was stationed in my house drive-way and was destroyed by an spontaneous combustion. It was a total loss.
Volvo dealer represented stated SRS crash sensor was not under any warranty.
A goodyear eagle gtr4 tire (p185 65 r15) experienced tread separation, when the tire separated, damage was caused to the vehicle.
Car stopped at traffic light. Depressed gas pedal to move forward. Car accelerated at full speed with gas pedal fully depressed. Turned off engine ignition, gas pedal remained fully depressed. Car towed to volvo dealer for diagnoses and repair.
The fuel pump assembly shorted out and the wires cought on fire burning the fuel pump and both are located inside the gas tank. Thank god it did not blow up. My mechanic was surprise it didn't. I contacted the manufacturer and they showed no real concern. They investigated the situation and said, they could not determine what caused the fuel pump assembly to short out. They also said they were not going to examine it further or recall the part. Please investigate this occurance, the next person might not be as fortunate as we were. We are afraid to drive the car. I as the manufacturer if they would refit my car with an external pump (like the newer version volvos) they siad no. Again they showed no reral concer for me or any other volvo owners. Thank you.
Driver air bag deployed by itself while my wife was driving without contact with anything.
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Questions about the 1993 Volvo 940
Is the 1993 Volvo 940 reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 1993 Volvo 940, 1.4 times a typical 940 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Volvo 940?
Acceleration and speed control, with 5 complaints. Next is airbags (5).
How many recalls does the 1993 Volvo 940 have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Volvo 940 acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 93V074000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Volvo 940 get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Volvo 940 range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 22-25 highway.
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