MYRModel Year Report

1996 Volvo 960

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1996 Volvo 960
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:10.959Z

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, 1996 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
1996: 60 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.

SERVICE BRAKES 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and ignition.

CRASH FIRE
AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 VOLVO 960 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050822

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. EXPLAINE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961129

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961021

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and bumpers.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19990607 — PE (closed 19991027)

INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Volvo 960 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Volvo 960?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Volvo 960 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.