Volvo 964 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 30, 2011 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Volvo 964, across 3 model years (1995–1997). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 1995, with 1 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 1199611997: 119971

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Volvo 964 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 964 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1997 964: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 1996 964: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 1995 964: 1 complaint, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Volvo 964 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline220
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Structure110
Tires110

All Volvo 964 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1997 96411—Engine and Engine Cooling
1996 96411—Structure
1995 96412—Fuel System, Gasoline

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Frequently asked questions

Which Volvo 964 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (1), 1996 (1), 1995 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Volvo 964?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Volvo 964 have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.