1995 Volvo 960: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 57 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (19% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2011
“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”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2008
“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”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2007
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“Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2006
“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 mileages were under 150,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2005
“While driving 70 mph engine failed . As a result, power steering and power brakes became inoperative. No impact reported. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2004
“The timing chain broke while driving 30 mph, which caused lost of power and control. Please provide any further information. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2004
“While releasing the brake pedal vehicle accelerated, and collided with a tree and a vehicle. Then, vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. However the cause of the problem not been determined. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2004
“While driving the vehicle at 30 mph and with no warning the vehicle accelerated which caused the consumer to lose control of vehicle. Dealer had been contacted on two occasions. *ak the consumer was driving with both hands on the steering wheel when suddenly, without warning, the steering wheel jerked to the right and he/she loss control of the vehicle. The vehicle had gone onto the sidewalk(s), side swiped objects, and collided into a building. *scc *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2003
“Both front airbags in my 1995 960 volvo station wagon deployed spontaneously as I was backing out a driveway at 2 - 3 mph. *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.
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Is the 1995 Volvo 960 reliable?
NHTSA has 57 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Volvo 960. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (19% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Volvo 960 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 99,491 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Volvo 960 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.