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1995 Volvo 960Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 1995 Volvo 960, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints5724 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage92kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Volvo 960 has problems

57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling144
Fuel system, gasoline81
Vehicle speed control87
Service brakes, hydraulic60
Air bags52
Seat belts50
Steering42
Seats42
Electrical system32
9 other systems161

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 Volvo 960 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 94V-215 · Nov 1, 1994 · 132 vehicles

Risk. THIS WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED ACCIDENT/INJURY PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

1995 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

'92'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Volvo 960, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTPE97047 · closed Apr 21, 1998
    No recall
  2. INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTPE99040 · closed Oct 27, 1999
    No recall
In owners' words

What 960 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FUEL RAIL LEAKING GASOLINE ON ENGINE. SMELL INSIDE CABIN MAKING ME SICK. GARAGE SMELLED AS WELL. AFTER DRIVING, THE SMELL WOULD GO AWAY. *JB
Complaint 10158823 · Jun 2, 2006 · 165,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE FAILED. AS A RESULT, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK
Complaint 10093965 · Sep 21, 2004 · 99,782 miles
THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, WHICH CAUSED LOST OF POWER AND CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
Complaint 10087974 · Aug 16, 2004 · 45,000 miles

Own a 1995 960?

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