1995 Volvo 960 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 960 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo 960. That ranks 2nd out of 3 960 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (14 complaints, 25%), typically at around 91,891 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 6 fires, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 57owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Volvo 960 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 25% | 91,891 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 14% | 91,145 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 14% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 9% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 7% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 99,200 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Volvo 960 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: The driver's side air bag module may not properly deploy.
Risk: This would result in reduced accident/injury protection for the driver in the event of a collision.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent side air bag deployment (PE99040) — opened Jun 7, 1999, closed Oct 27, 1999.
- Inadvertent air bag deployment (PE97047) — opened Oct 29, 1997, closed Apr 21, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 volvo 960. The contact stated the vehicle had an extremely strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 17,289. Updated 07/21/11 *bf updated 07/28/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 volvo 960. While pulling into her driveway the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning, causing the contact to crash into her garage door. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealership and there were no recalls for the failure described. The current and failure…
My car is a 1995 960 model volvo, about 6 months ago the leather started pulling away from the windows on all four doors. It looks terrible and i would like to get it fix , but cannot find anyone that is willing to fix it. Help me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks *tr
In early morning cold startups, there are gas fumes that are present. They eventually disappear after about 30 minutes of driving. I know there must be a fuel leak on this vehicle due to the strong smell of gasoline. *tr
Srs light is on and doesn't turn off. It is part of a recall. *tr updated 01-14-08. *kb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Volvo 960?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Volvo 960?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Volvo 960 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 960 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.