Model year guide

1996 Volvo 940

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Volvo 940 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

1996 Volvo 940 — representative photo
Representative photo

1996 Volvo 940 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Volvo 940 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Volvo 940.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 9

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023

Rubber cushion

Bulletin TJ3656330 · Jun 2023

The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.

Bulletin Special Tools Bu · May 2022

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

Bulletin Service Manager · Equipment · May 2022

VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App

Bulletin 356EN01 · Equipment · Feb 2022

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2022

Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System · Jun 2020

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 1-4-4 IN IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM), REX-I. *TW

Bulletin 2/28/922X · Electrical System · Feb 1997

NOISE CAN BE CAUSED BY THE LEGROOM ADJUSTMENT LATCH (TRIGGER ARM) PRESSING AGAINST METAL. NOISE CAN ALSO BE CAUSED BY RUDDING BETWEEN PLASTIC PROTECTORS AND THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SPACER SCREW.

Bulletin 921 · Seats · Oct 1995

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 940. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Volvo 940

The Volvo 900 Series is a range of executive cars produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1990 to 1998. The 900 Series was introduced in 1990 to replace the 700 Series from which it derived. Prior to the end of its production, the 960 was renamed as the Volvo S90 (saloon) and Volvo V90 (estate), and the 940 was renamed 940 Classic, becoming the last rear-wheel-drive cars from Volvo, until the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1996 Volvo 940 vehicles on record

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Other Volvo 940 model years

1998 1997 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

1996 Volvo 940 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Volvo 940 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 Volvo 940. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.