1996 Volvo 960 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 960 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Volvo 960. That is the most of any 960 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (12 complaints, 20%), typically at around 38,788 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 60owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 20% | 38,788 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 18% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 12% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 12% | 159,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 8% | 136,511 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 7% | 28,742 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 5% | 38,788 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 5% | 119,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 3% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 22,812 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Volvo 960 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Volvo 960.
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.
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 1996 volvo 960. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the leak was from the…
Raw gasoline leaking from manufacture defective fuel rail. Manufacture machined sealed tapet/flanged aluminum seal on fuel rail leaking raw gasoline under high pressure in engine bay. Problem only occurs during engine operation. Raw gasoline is flammable. Fuel rail deliver system part of emissions…
Raw gasoline leaking from manufacture defective fuel rail. Manufacture machined sealed tapet/flanged aluminum seal on fuel rail leaking raw gasoline under high pressure in engine bay. Problem only occurs during engine operation. Raw gasoline is flammable. Fuel rail deliver system part of emissions…
Leaking fuel rail - our 1996 volvo 960, which was bought new and serviced regularly by volvo mechanics, developed a bad fuel odor inside the cabin, and, when i opened the hood, it was apparent that it had a serious gasoline leak, which was mode worse when the engine was hot. I tried to find the…
I live in ga and last friday i was coming home from work in the rain, i hit a big puddle and my car stalled out then came back on after i cleared the puddle, i checked underneath when i got home and there was nothing loose that i could see. This was the first time this has ever happened to me. My…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Volvo 960?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Volvo 960?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.