IllustrationTHIS DEFECT WAS KNOWN TO THE MANUFACTURER, SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED, AND WOULD HAVE SAVED AN ENGINE WRECK AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. WE HAD THIS VEHICLE FULLY SERVICED AT THE DEALER AND THEY JUST STOOD BY, KNOWING THAT THIS DEFECT WOULD DESTROY THE ENGINE AT
1991 Volvo 945
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reportsOfficial recalls
197V166000 · Electrical System:wiring
Sep 22, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE AND VARIATIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CABLES, CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE CABLES FEEDING THE SEAT HEATER, POWER SEAT MOTORS AND SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR SITUATED UNDER THE FRONT SEAT, CAN OCCUR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT OR REPLACE THESE CABLES.
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NHTSA investigations
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