1997 VOLVO 964 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 VOLVO 964
The 1997 VOLVO 964 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 VOLVO 964
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 VOLVO 964, potentially affecting up to 12,530 vehicles.
Recall 96V199000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 12,530 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS AXLE (SHAFT) CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 VOLVO 964
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO 964. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE LEAKING FUEL RAIL SPURTS GASOLINE ONTO THE HOT AUTOMOBILE ENGINE, CAUSING GASOLINE FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. THERE IS RISK OF FIRE DUE TO THIS HAZARD. VOLVO DEALERS ARE AWARE THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLVO NA CUSTOMER CARE BUT THEY HAVE NOT PROVIDED AN ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE. THIS COMPLAINT IS AN ADDENDUM TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT BY ANOTHER VOLVO CAR OWNER. PLEASE SEE NHTSA REFERENCE # 10378366. *KB
THE LEAKING FUEL RAIL SPURTS GASOLINE ONTO THE HOT AUTOMOBILE ENGINE, CAUSING GASOLINE FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. THERE IS RISK OF FIRE DUE TO THIS HAZARD. VOLVO DEALERS ARE AWARE THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLVO NA CUSTOMER CARE BUT THEY HAVE NOT PROVIDED AN ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE. THIS COMPLAINT IS AN ADDENDUM TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT BY ANOTHER VOLVO CAR OWNER. PLEASE SEE NHTSA REFERENCE # 10378366. *KB
Safety Rating for the 1997 VOLVO 964
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 VOLVO 964 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 VOLVO 964
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 VOLVO 964
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 964
- 1992 VOLVO 964 — 0 complaints
- 1993 VOLVO 964 — 0 complaints
- 1994 VOLVO 964 — 2 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO 964 — 1 complaint
- 1996 VOLVO 964 — 2 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO 964 (current)
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