Volvo 940 Acceleration problems by year

1994 Volvo 940 sedan was at full stop at a stop light. Car suddenly accelerated (unexplained), causing car to crash into a regular pickup truck. Because of the short distance between the cars, the impact was no more than a 2-2.5 Mph crash as evidenced by minor (really small) bumper fascia indentation and no damage to bumper system whatsoever. Surprisingly, this very minor crash resulted in both the driver and passenger side air bags deploying, resulting in shattering the entire windshield. This very minor...

While driving and slowing down, suddenly the idle speed drop so low where it will choke up. Dealer contacted.*Jb

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.*Ak

All of the problems mentioned have shown up during my 2 year plus ownership of this 1994 volvo 940. The cruise control operated intermittently and when it does, if the car goves over a bump, it knocks out; antenna failed several months ago, assumed it was the power pack; the 4th gear sometimes kicks out on its own at startup and runs in 3rd, sometimes for days, others/hours; abs brakes sometimes skip a beat (or it's my heart) when going over little bumps while brake pedal is engaged or on slippery surfaces while brake pedal depressed. Big problem, not safety related, with volvos, they drop hub caps readily and easily!*Ak

Consumer was waiting with engine on and foot on brakes when vehicle started to surge/ accelerate on its own. Consumer had to put both foot on brakes with great force , and vehicle started to creep foward, and would not stop. Abs brakes kicked in. Consumer had to shift into park, and turn off ignition.*Ak

When accelerating vehicle will randomly shut down without warning, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details. *Ak

When brakes were applied and a sharp turn was made, a hissing sound was heard. Engine began to race, resulting in a minor collision. A second similar occurrence occurred afterwards , but there was no collision. Dealer has been notified. *Ak

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. *Ak

Vehicle suddenly accelerated in which the occupant pressed the brakes and vehicle would not stop, almost causing an accident. Happened twice. Dealer cannot determine the problem. *Ak *ml

Recall 93v074000; vehicle had oil change, and when leaving the dealership went up hill at 62mph behind a truck. Car speeded on the hill, hit the truck, and flipped over. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer aware of the recall, but this vehicle did not comply with the recall. The vehicle's throttle is still open after the accident. *Ak

While driving the vehicle on the highway accelerator pedal collapsed, causing vehicle to lose power. Dealer inspected/ repaired vehicle, but cause of the problem was not to found. *Ak

The vehicle was parked and then it was put into drive and it accelerated unexpectantly and crashed into the interior of the garage. Both airbags deployed. *Ak

Auto-tran: shifted from drive to park, with foot still on brake, engine accelerated forward/backward; unusually high acceleration; vehicle hit wall/other cars.

Experience sudden acceleration, in reverse and in park, throttle open position impact at 12:00 and then at 6:00 position. Tt

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK