1997 Volvo 940
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Volvo 940 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
1997 Volvo 940 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Volvo 940 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 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.
1997 Volvo 940 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 10
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 2023Rubber cushion
Bulletin TJ3656330 · Jun 2023The 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 2022ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Bulletin Service Manager · Equipment · May 2022VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Bulletin 356EN01 · Equipment · Feb 2022Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2022Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System · Jun 2020THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER MEASURING TOOLS IS…
Bulletin SPJ3070120160419 · Electrical System · Apr 2016DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 1-4-4 IN IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM), REX-I. *TW
Bulletin 2/28/922X · Electrical System · Feb 1997MAINTAINING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL. *TW
Bulletin 3/31/901 · Electrical System · Feb 1997Source: 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.