MYRModel Year Report

1997 Volvo 960

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1997 Volvo 960
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:56.123Z

Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
20

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997 20
1990: 1 complaint 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 20
1990: 1 complaint 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 20

1997: 20 complaints

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YearComplaints
19901
19910
199221
19937
199419
199557
199660
199720

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 20 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle rear ended a truck at 50MPH, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbag deployed. Vehicle was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-14

Air bags failed to deploy during crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-22

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system and gasoline.

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Check engine light came on then low coolant light. Suddenly lost power due to engine failure. It seized up due to overheating. Temperature gauge never registered hot. Radiator neck broke off at neck causing lost of coolant. Engine ruined.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-02

Vehicle speed control

3 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASH
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After putting vehicle into reverse , the throttle stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate, resulting in a collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-21

Service brakes

3 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 20 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1999-06-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-27 Inadvertent side air bag deployment

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Volvo 960 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Volvo 960?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo 960 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.