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1995 Ford Taurus vs 1995 Volvo 940

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1995 Ford Taurus1995 Volvo 940
NHTSA complaints1,20527
Recall campaigns10
Service bulletins (TSBs)129100
Investigations41
Crash reports6110
Fire reports550
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2119–20
Median reported incident mileage92,121 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord TaurusVolvo 940
Power Train3942
Engine and Engine Cooling3521
Electrical System951
Vehicle Speed Control853
Service Brakes, Hydraulic841
Suspension690
Air Bags559
Structure550

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling920
Overheating550
Rust / corrosion290
Vibration / shaking270
Hesitation / surging200
Clunking / rattling140
Shifting problems120
Won’t start100

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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.