1993 Volvo 960

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1993 Volvo 960
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:18:52.434Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 960 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 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
1993: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19910
199221
19937
199419
199557
199660
199720

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.

CRASH
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961003

TIRES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

SUSPENSION

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

SEATS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASH
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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. *MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20020927

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

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BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Volvo 960 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.