MYRModel Year Report

1994 Volvo 960

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1994 Volvo 960
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:18:16.804Z

Only 19 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 19 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, 1994 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
1994: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19910
199221
19937
199419
199557
199660
199720

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

3 of 19 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG, RESULTING IN WINDSHIELD BREAKING/INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960628

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 SPEED 12, PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, PASSENGER DEPLOYED METAL CASING WITH BAG HITTING WINDSHEILD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950425

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 19 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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NO SUMMARY. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

WHILE DRIVING FUEL TANK CRACKED AT THE SEAM AND CAR BEGAN LEAKING FUEL.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020903

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

TIRES

1 of 19 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19971029 — PE (closed 19980421)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Volvo 960 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Volvo 960?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.