MYRModel Year Report

1995 Volvo 960

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1995 Volvo 960
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:38.518Z

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
57
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1995: 57 complaints

View as data table
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% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Service brakes

16% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2003-08-22

Vehicle was parked, turned on ignition, put in reverse went open throttle position rpms are unknown, impact 6:00,

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-14

The vehicle has suddenly accelerated in reverse on two different occasions. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-20

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and injectors.

FIRE

Steering

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing rack and arm.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-11-16Air bags94V215000 The driver's side air bag module may not properly deploy.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1997-10-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-04-21 Inadvertent air bag deployment
  3. I
    1999-06-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-27 Inadvertent side air bag deployment

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Volvo 960 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V215000 · Air bags
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.