1994 Volvo 960Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 1994 Volvo 960, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2006. Updated daily.
Where the 1994 Volvo 960 has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1994 Volvo 960 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1994 vs. every other 960 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 960 median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1994 Volvo 960, and the recalls they led to.
- INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTNo recall
What 960 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 SPEED 12, PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, PASSENGER DEPLOYED METAL CASING WITH BAG HITTING WINDSHEILD
VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAR ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR. DEALER CONTACTED, AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF INVESTIGATING PROBLEM. *AK
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING MINOR LOW SPEED COLLISION WHICH CAUSED NO DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE, HOWEVER INTERIOR OF VEHICLE DAMAGED BADLY BY VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.
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