MYRModel Year Report

1995 Volvo 960

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1995 Volvo 960
RENDERED 2026-09-16T08:55:04.398Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 960 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 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
1995: 57 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19910
199221
19937
199419
199557
199660
199720

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 30%

30% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED ON TWO OCCASIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030822

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, TURNED ON IGNITION, PUT IN REVERSE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION RPMS ARE UNKNOWN, IMPACT 6:00, *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960814

THE VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950620

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%

14% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and injectors.

FIRE
STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and arm.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941116 — air bags

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Campaign 94V215000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19971029 — PE (closed 19980421)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 19990607 — PE (closed 19991027)

INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Volvo 960 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V215000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Volvo 960?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Volvo 960 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.