1994 Volvo 940 review from North America
"Great ride, but has not been 'care-free'. The air bag disaster spoiled my taste for this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cruise control has not worked since I've had the car.
Radio stopped working one cold winter morning. It won't find or stay on a tuned station. The tape player still works fine. I've also had to replace both rear speakers.
Recently it has started to electronically switch into low gear by itself.
Had a very low impact collision at less than 5MPH. Both air bags blew up. The cover to the passenger side air bag smashed the front window. The front seat belts would no longer extend themselves and had to be replaced. This was not a fun experience. The impact did not even scrape the dirt off the front bumper!
Fabric on drivers seat has worn a hole on the door side. The car is low and it is almost impossible to get in without rubbing your body, (my butt), along the outside edge.
Car is sluggish going up hills with a full load of passengers.
General comments?
Ride is very smooth and comfortable.
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| A semi-reliable, slow, uncomfortable, and hopefully safe car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Lumina |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2003 |