The seals on the rack & pinion steering are leaking fluid, causing loss of steering power. Took vehicle to dealership & informed by mechanic entire rack & pinion needed to be replaced. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1990 Volvo 940 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Volvo 940 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1991 has 11.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 940 year, for its age
#220 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Volvo 940 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1990 Volvo 940
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Volvo 940. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1990 Volvo 940
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Volvo 940: every year compared
All 940 years1990 Volvo 940 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Volvo 940 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1990 Volvo 740 | 47 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 240 | 20 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 760 | 14 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 745 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo DL | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 780 | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 960 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Volvo 940
Does the 1990 Volvo 940 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Volvo 940 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Volvo 940?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Volvo 940 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 21, 2000 and the latest on March 21, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Volvo 940 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo 940 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo 940 years have the most complaints?
1994 (43), 1995 (27), 1993 (23). See every Volvo 940 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Volvo 940 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data