Volvo 960 1990-1998

Model 960 made by Volvo got 18 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline and seats.

Car model


Name Number of models Recalls Bulletins Investigations Consumer Complaints
Volvo 960 1990 0 0 0 1 1
Volvo 960 1991 0 0 3 2 0
Volvo 960 1992 2 0 8 1 23
Volvo 960 1993 2 0 9 1 9
Volvo 960 1994 2 0 9 1 25
Volvo 960 1995 2 1 25 2 95
Volvo 960 1996 3 0 12 1 102
Volvo 960 1997 2 0 8 1 21
Volvo 960 1998 0 0 3 0 0

Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
230303/01/199539767Fuel pump noise/vibration. *tw11/01/1995
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
8/85/91712/01/199439019New height adjuster for power seats. *tw03/01/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
831007/06/1998609630The glass hatch may leak between the glass and the metal frame caused the sunroof to leak. yd04/05/2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
871206/30/19976089521Information stressing the importance of proper summer storage of cars upon delivery to customer. *tt02/04/2000
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
8/85/91805/01/199544008Unknown11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
07/17/19981
 The diverter valve failed causing the engine light to illuminate. nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1
 Vehicle stalled, after repair consumer notice the vehicle made a loud noise upon startup, idling and on turns.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
05/21/19961
 The fog light bulb failed. nlm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
04/24/19981
 The intake manifold failure caused the vehicle to idle high. nlm
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
02/14/19981
 The sending unit failed causing the fuel gauge not to read properly. nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
07/01/19982
 The rotors and pads wear prematurely. nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
07/01/19982
 The rotors and pads wear prematurely. nlm
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
05/21/19961
 The steering wheel mechanism was squeaking due to inadequate lube. nlm
STRUCTURE
03/20/19961
 The molding on the left rear of the vehicle was coming loose. nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY
10/27/19982
 The center arm rest will not close due to faulty clip, the armrest material is also coming apart. nlm
07/17/19982
 The sunvisor fell down. nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
10/23/19971
 The bumper cover was loose. nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
02/02/19961
 The door locks stick because the rod handle was misaligned. nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
10/27/19981
 The rear hatch trim is separating below the glass. nlm
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
04/14/19971
 The lower control arm bushing failed causing noise in the front end of the vehicle while making turns. nlm
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
05/21/19961
 The keyless entry system is inoperative. nlm
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
05/21/19961
 The sunroof gasket is hanging. nlm
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
02/02/19961
 The rear wiper blade is weathered/brittle. nlm