1996 Volvo 900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 27, 2000 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 900 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Volvo 900. That is the most of any 900 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Volvo 900 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%———
Power Train150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 1 complaints
1997: 1199712000: 120001

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Volvo 900 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Volvo 900.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Out of warranty--should a/c fail at 30000 miles ?*ak

Equipment · received Sep 20, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 732033

Clutch bushing failed.

Power Train · received Oct 27, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 605057

Other Volvo 900 years

← 1995 900

YearComplaintsRecalls
199620
1995 90010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Volvo 900?

Owners most often report equipment, power train problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Volvo 900?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Volvo 900 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 900 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.