1995 Volvo 940

No photo available — body style shown for reference.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 9 of 27 complaints (33%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearFuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 1995: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category1995vs. 1995 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)3,100–3,300
Combined MPG19–20
City / Highway MPG17 / 22–24
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)444–468
Complaints filed27Not compared
Recalls issued0Not compared
Crash-involved complaints10Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0Not compared
Injuries reported10Not compared
Deaths reported0Not compared
Configurations compared2

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Volvo 940 have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Volvo 940?

Airbags & Restraints: 9 of 27 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Volvo 940 get?

EPA rates it 19–20 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Volvo 940?

EPA estimates $3,100–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd42.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars17 mpg22 mpg (low)19 mpg (low)$3,300 (high)468 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd42.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize-Large Station Wagons17 mpg22 mpg (low)19 mpg (low)$3,300 (high)468 g/mi (high)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd42.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars17 mpg24 mpg (high)20 mpg (high)$3,100 (low)444 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4Automatic 4-spd42.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize-Large Station Wagons17 mpg24 mpg (high)20 mpg (high)$3,100 (low)444 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine10010
Transmission & Drivetrain20000
Fuel System30000
Electrical10000
Brakes10000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires60000
Airbags & Restraints98090
Driver Assistance & Speed Control32000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting10000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls

No recalls have been issued for this model-year.