1995 VOLVO 960 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

91

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes 10 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

18

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 VOLVO 960

The 1995 VOLVO 960 has received a total of 91 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (9 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (7 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 VOLVO 960

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 VOLVO 960, potentially affecting up to 132 vehicles.

Recall 94V215000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 132 vehicles affected

Defect: THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.

Consequence: THIS WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED ACCIDENT/INJURY PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 VOLVO 960

91 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 VOLVO 960. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 6 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10406084 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 17,289 miles
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
#10318920 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 150,000 miles Crash
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.
#10232443 | STRUCTURE | | N/A miles
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
#10211903 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | N/A miles
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
#10206889 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | N/A miles
SRS LIGHT IS ON AND DOESN'T TURN OFF. IT IS PART OF A RECALL. *TR UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB

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Safety Rating for the 1995 VOLVO 960

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 VOLVO 960 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 VOLVO 960

Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 VOLVO 960. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PB77-006-2019-02 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers

0006 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

BRIEF INFORMATION ON EXTRA OIL COOLER FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *YC

640004 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN ABOUT POWER STEERING PIPE, KNOCKING SOUND. *YC

610001 — SUSPENSION

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACING CONTROL ARM BUSHING. *YC

5101 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION AND / OR RESONANCE WHILE BRAKING. *TT

8/83/919 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

PREVENTING VIBRATION FROM SUNROOF. *TW

908 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

A SWITCH WITH REPLACEABLE ILLUMINATION BULB IS BEING INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION. IF THERE IS A FAULT IN THE ILLUMINATION BULB THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED - NOT THE SWITCH.

921 — SEATS

NOISE CAN BE CAUSED BY THE LEGROOM ADJUSTMENT LATCH (TRIGGER ARM) PRESSING AGAINST METAL. NOISE CAN ALSO BE CAUSED BY RUDDING BETWEEN PLASTIC PROTECTORS AND THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SPACER SCREW.

2/28/917 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

NEW REVISED SOFTWARE FOR THE CONTROL MODULE TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION OF THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC CODE OF 1-1-2 IN THE MOTRONIC 1.8 MFI. *TW

2/21/932 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW PISTONS AND PISTON RING SPECIFICATIONS. *TW

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 VOLVO 960

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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