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1997 Volvo 964Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Volvo 964, 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage125kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 30, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Volvo 964 has problems

1 complaint 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 cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

1 recall

1997 Volvo 964 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

Vehicle speed control

Recall 96V-199 · Oct 11, 1996 · 12,530 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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

1997 vs. every other 964 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 964 median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 964 owners report

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

THE LEAKING FUEL RAIL SPURTS GASOLINE ONTO THE HOT AUTOMOBILE ENGINE, CAUSING GASOLINE FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. THERE IS RISK OF FIRE DUE TO THIS HAZARD. VOLVO DEALERS ARE AWARE THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLVO NA CUSTOMER CARE BUT THEY HAVE…
Complaint 10437777 · Nov 30, 2011 · 125,000 miles

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