NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1995 Volvo 960 and 57 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is engine and engine cooling (21 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (9). NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
Problem: The driver's side air bag module may not properly deploy.
Risk: This would result in reduced accident/injury protection for the driver in the event of a collision.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
132 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Steering | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Seats | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 13, 2011 · 17,289 miles · MS
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
Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 11, 2010 · 150,000 miles · FL · 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.
Structure · Jun 26, 2008 · WV
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
Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 14, 2007 · GA
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
Air Bags · Oct 25, 2007 · MD
Srs light is on and doesn't turn off. It is part of a recall. *tr updated 01-14-08. *kb
Engine and Engine Cooling · Jun 2, 2006 · 165,000 miles · IL
Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away. *jb
Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2, 2006 · 165,000 miles · IL
Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away. *jb
Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 3, 2005 · 87,525 miles · CA · crash · 1 injured
Dt: the contact's daughter started the vehicle and it accelerated from zero to 40 MPH without depressing the accelerator. The first time the vehicle hit a concrete parking barrier. The vehicle was towed to a service department. The source of the problem could not be determined. The vehicle's body damage was repaired, and the vehicle was returned to service. The acceleration…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Sep 21, 2004 · 99,782 miles · TX
While driving 70 MPH engine failed . As a result, power steering and power brakes became inoperative. No impact reported. *ak
Engine and Engine Cooling · Aug 16, 2004 · 45,000 miles · IL
The timing chain broke while driving 30 MPH, which caused lost of power and control. Please provide any further information. *jb
Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 16, 2004 · CA · crash
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
Tires · Feb 24, 2004 · 99,200 miles · WA
Consumer discovered a 4 inch gash on inner sidewall of pirelli tire. Tire size p205/55R/16. *ak the tires sidewall blewout. *nm
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1995 Volvo 960, the most recent one (94V215000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine and engine cooling (21), service brakes, hydraulic (9), vehicle speed control (8).
Owners reported 11 crashes, 6 fires, 9 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations that include this vehicle, most recently PE99040: Inadvertent side air bag deployment.