1994 VOLVO 960 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
24
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 VOLVO 960
The 1994 VOLVO 960 has received a total of 24 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 VOLVO 960
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 VOLVO 960. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1994 VOLVO 960
24 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 VOLVO 960. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventional | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 1994 VOLVO 960 ON AUGUST 12,2006 ON A CONGESTED 4 LANE ROAD. SHE MOVED THE DRIVERS SEAT FORWARD WITH THE ELECTRIC POWERED SWITCH AND NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE SEAT. SHE LOOKED MORE CLOSELY AND SAW FLAMES. SHE WAS ABLE TO NAVIGATE ONTO A SIDE STREET AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND WHO IS A CERTIFIED BMW/ VOLVO TECHNICIAN, TRACED THE WIRES AND FOUND A SHORT IN THE SEAT HEATER ELEMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTENSIVE, REQUIRING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH FIRE RETARDANT AND WATER. THE SEAT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED WITHIN 5 MINUTES AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BURNED. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JB
THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE RADIATOR. *JB
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES GEARS BECAME STUCK AFTER SHIFTING. *NLM
NO SUMMARY. DT
Safety Rating for the 1994 VOLVO 960
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 VOLVO 960 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 VOLVO 960
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 VOLVO 960. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PB77-006 — EQUIPMENT
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
943 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON REPLACING CYLINDER BLOCK, B6304. *YC
DCS 2303 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TECH DCS GRAM SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS ISSUE DATED 3/20/95. HALIFAX BUILT 940S (PLANT CODE 3), DID NOT HAVE THE NOISE/VIBRATION DAMPER INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION CAUSING FUEL SYSTEM NOISE/VIBRATION.
DCS 2105 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A COVER PLATE WAS INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION DURING SPRING 1995. THIS COVER PLATE WILL HELP PREVENT INGRESS OF WATER/DIRT ONTO THE REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL SURFACE AND/OR THE STARTER.
VOL8/88 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. HAS DETERMEINED THAT A LIMITED NUMBER OF MODEL YEAR 1964 960 SERIES VEHICLES, WERE PRODUCED WITH FAULTY A AND B INTERIOR TRIM PANELS. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM DEALERS ARE TO CONTACT THE VEHICLE OWNERS TO ADVISE THEM OF THE UPGRADE, AND THEN REPLACE THE...
GRP21/933 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES, WHEN LEFT IDLING FOR LONG PERIODS MAY, IN SOME CASES DEVELOP IRREGULAR IDLING. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 VOLVO 960
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 960
- 1990 VOLVO 960 — 1 complaint
- 1992 VOLVO 960 — 23 complaints
- 1993 VOLVO 960 — 9 complaints
- 1994 VOLVO 960 (current)
- 1995 VOLVO 960 — 91 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO 960 — 88 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO 960 — 23 complaints
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