1993 Volvo 960
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 57 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 20 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Consumer stopped at a light and the consumer's foot was on the brake and the vehicle accelerated, causing the consumer to have an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-03
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.
Suspension
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing idler and attachment.
Seats
1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer states that while traveling at 40 MPH, consumer loss control of vehicle and hit a curb and a tree. Consumer states that seatbelts failed to hold passenger. Please provide any further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-04-20Engineering analysisClosed 1994-10-12 Inadvert. Air bag deploys
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Volvo 960 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Volvo 960?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Volvo 960 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.