1994 Ford Thunderbird vs 1994 Volvo 940
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Ford Thunderbird | 1994 Volvo 940 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 300 | 41 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 100 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Volvo 940 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 92 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 75 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 61 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 1 |
| Suspension | 12 | 3 |
| Tires | 9 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
1994 Ford Thunderbird
1994 Volvo 940
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.