1993 Volvo 960

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1993 Volvo 960
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:01:39.431Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 7 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 57 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 7 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 57 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 7 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.

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.

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.

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

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  • 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.