MYRModel Year Report

1992 Volvo 960

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1992 Volvo 960
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:18:30.459Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 960 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 57 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997
1992: 21 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19910
199221
19937
199419
199557
199660
199720

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

10 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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1992 960 STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A JERKING MOTION BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL WHILE PARKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060911

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.

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1992 960 STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A JERKING MOTION BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL WHILE PARKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060911

TIRES

1 of 21 total reports mentions: tires.

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PROBLEM CONSISTED OF TREAD SEPARATION DESPITE PROPER INFLATION OF 40 PSI AND MAINTAINING 50 MPH MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021009

STEERING

1 of 21 total reports mentions: steering.

INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SWERVED AND RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH THE ROAD BARRIER. *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20000829

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

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BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Volvo 960 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 Volvo 960 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Volvo 960?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Volvo 960 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.