CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Volvo 960 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (15 reports).
0Recalls
21Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1992 Volvo 960 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1992 Volvo 960.
Most common 1992 Volvo 960 problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
1992 VOLVO 960 SERIES STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS ALSO CEASED FUNCTIONING WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. *KB THE VEHICLE JERKED PRIOR TO STALLING. THE VEHICLE BATTERY WOULD GO DEAD IF PARKED ONE DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NM
1992 960 STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A JERKING MOTION BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL WHILE PARKING. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED. THE BATTERY DIED IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 1 DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL DRAIN ON THE CIRCUIT FOR THE POWER WINDOWS AND SHIFTLOCK CIRCUIT. *NM
PROBLEM CONSISTED OF TREAD SEPARATION DESPITE PROPER INFLATION OF 40 PSI AND MAINTAINING 50 MPH MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT. IN CONTACTING LOCAL FIRESTONE / BRIDGESTONE DEALER TO CLAIM A REPLACEMENT BY MANUFACTURER WARRANTY FOR THIS VEHICLE SAFETY ITEM, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE OFFICIAL DECISION FROM 'HEADQUARTERS' WAS THAT MY WARRANTY CLAIM WOULD NOT BE HONORED DUE TO THE TIRE BEING "IN A HOT TRUNK FOR TEN YEARS". IF THIS IS THE OFFICIAL STANCE OF FIRESTONE / BRIDGESTONE THEY SHOULD PROVIDE A WRITTEN NOTICE TO ALL AFFECTED EARLY MODEL VOLVO OWNERS WITH THIS SPARE TIRE THAT THEIR TIRES HAVE A 'SHELF LIFE' AND NEED TO BE DISCARDED AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME DESPITE NO OUTWARD SIGNS TO THE CONTRARY. T
TIMING BELT FAILED, DEALER REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, DRIVE BELT, CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND HAD TO REBUILD THE CYLINDER HEAD WITH NEW VALVES. *SLC *MJ *DT PH (DAUGHTER LUCY PICARDI ON BEHALF OF MOTHER) *JB *CB
THE ALUMINUM ALLOY IN THE BLOCK FAILED RESULTING IN A LINE OF PINHOLES IN THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK WHICH CAUSED LOW COOLANT IN THE RADIATOR, THE LEAK CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE A GALLON OF COOLANT EVERY TEN MILES CAUSING THE RADIATOR TO BOIL RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE, OIL WAS ALSO LEAKING FROM BLOCK PARALLEL TO THOSE BLEEDING COOLANT. NLM
1992 Volvo 960 questions
Does the 1992 Volvo 960 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1992 Volvo 960 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Volvo 960?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (15), Electrical System (5), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Volvo 960 has been fixed?
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