1997 Volvo 960 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 960 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Volvo 960. That ranks 3rd out of 3 960 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 20% | 100,765 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Volvo 960 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
Smelled fuel in engine compartment,opened hood and found a leaking fuel injection supply rail. Leak stems from the end cap used on fuel rail towards the front of the engine near the thermostat housing and proceeds to drip vigorously down towards the intake manifold before evaporating and dripping…
Customer 1997 volvo 960 engine failed due to timing belt pulley failure. **cc the entire engine had to be replaced because a head bolt had seized in the engine block. *jb
Driver side seat belt will not retract out of the retractor. This c leaves the driver without any restraint if involved in a crash. Dealer was notified.*ak
Check engine light came on then low coolant light. Suddenly lost power due to engine failure. It seized up due to overheating. Temperature gauge never registered hot. Radiator neck broke off at neck causing lost of coolant. Engine ruined. Dealer will not replace claiming thermostat stuck even…
The center steering wheel cover has a sticky residue when touched and is difficult to wash off. The consumers eyes become irritated and skin is itchy. *scc
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo 960?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Volvo 960?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.