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1998 Volvo 940 problems

The most common problem on the 1998 Volvo 940 is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical 940 model year.

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Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
8
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 1998 Volvo 940 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Volvo 940 8

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1998 Volvo 940 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Tires · 72,889 miles · AR

Michelin tires customer states that the tires are defective and has been replaced many times**nar**cc the consumer stated most of the tires suffered tread separation. The consumer stated michelin has discontinued the tires, which LED her to believe they knew there was a problem with the tires. *jb the consumer stated the flat tire that was repaired was not done properly. The patch was applied without buffing the tire to ensure the reaper would adhere. Updated 06/06/07.

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Airbags · MA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer states that while driving at 5 MPH the consumer was hit near the rear of the vehicle the front air bags deployed and the consumer suffered some minor abrasions. Contacted dealer. Mr

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Questions about the 1998 Volvo 940

Is the 1998 Volvo 940 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Volvo 940, fewer than a typical 940 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Volvo 940?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).

How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo 940 have?

No recalls on record.

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