MYRModel Year Report

1996 Volvo 960

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1996 Volvo 960
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:38.545Z

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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

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

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

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

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

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THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG CHEMICAL FUME SMELL INSIDE THE PASSENGER CABIN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER STATED SORRY, NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030722

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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 vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (5 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 vehicle speed control, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Volvo 960 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.