Frontal
- Problem
- THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.
- Risk
- THIS WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED ACCIDENT/INJURY PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.
Model year record
1995 Volvo 960 recalls & problems
The 1995 Volvo 960 has 1 safety recall and 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (21 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints57filed by owners
Crashes · fires11 · 5reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths9 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
960
18mpg combined
| City / highway | 15 / 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.9 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
960 Wagon
18mpg combined
| City / highway | 15 / 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.9 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline | 21 | 91,891 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Rotor | 9 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal | 8 | 112,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system; Delivery › Fuel pump | 8 | — |
| SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar; Column locking › Anti-theft device | 6 | — |
| Air bagsFrontal | 5 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Buckle assembly | 5 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch | 4 | — |
| SeatsFront assembly › Seat heater/cooler; Front assembly › Power adjust | 4 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood; Wiring | 4 | — |
| EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner | 3 | — |
| TiresTread/belt; Sidewall | 3 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 960. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXTREMELY STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,289. UPDATED 07/21/11 *BF UPDATED 07/28/11
- Vehicle speed controlCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 960. WHILE PULLING INTO HER DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO HER GARAGE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE DESCRIBED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNDER 150,000.
- Structure
MY CAR IS A 1995 960 MODEL VOLVO, ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE LEATHER STARTED PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDOWS ON ALL FOUR DOORS. IT LOOKS TERRIBLE AND I WOULD LIKE TO GET IT FIX , BUT CANNOT FIND ANYONE THAT IS WILLING TO FIX IT. HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS *TR
- Fuel system, gasoline
IN EARLY MORNING COLD STARTUPS, THERE ARE GAS FUMES THAT ARE PRESENT. THEY EVENTUALLY DISAPPEAR AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. I KNOW THERE MUST BE A FUEL LEAK ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. *TR
- Air bags › Frontal
SRS LIGHT IS ON AND DOESN'T TURN OFF. IT IS PART OF A RECALL. *TR UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
FUEL RAIL LEAKING GASOLINE ON ENGINE. SMELL INSIDE CABIN MAKING ME SICK. GARAGE SMELLED AS WELL. AFTER DRIVING, THE SMELL WOULD GO AWAY. *JB
- Vehicle speed controlCrash1 injury
DT: THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT ACCELERATED FROM ZERO TO 40 MPH WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE PARKING BARRIER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE'S BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM OCCURRED ONCE AGAIN. THIS TIME IT CAUSED THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A WALL. IT WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO STATED THE INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A PROBLEM WITHIN THE ENGINE. *AK UPDATED 12/16/2005 - THE DEALER LATER FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CRIMPED END AT THE THROTTLE VALVE. AS…
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE FAILED . AS A RESULT, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTClosed
- INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTClosed
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