CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Volvo 960 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).
0Recalls
7Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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1993 Volvo 960 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1993 Volvo 960.
Most common 1993 Volvo 960 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLVO 960. THE VEHICLE HAS MICHELIN XPS TRACTION TIRES. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE SUSPENSION FELT AS IF IT SNAPPED. THE CONTACT FELT A SCISSORING MOTION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HE UTILIZED THE SPARE TIRE, WHICH CORRECTED THE FAILURE. HE SUSPECTED THAT THE TIRE OR THE BELT WAS FAULTY. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE FOUND THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT LIMITED TO THE TIRE ITSELF BECAUSE HE FELT THAT THERE WAS MORE OF A SUSPENSION FAILURE. THE VIN AND TIRE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLVO STATION WAGON 960. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MOST OF THE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD LIT UP. VEHICLE WAS IN TRAFFIC AND THE TEMPERATURE HAND DID NOT RISE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE HOME. THE THERMOSTAT BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE TEMPERATURE HAND NOT TO RISE. THE NEXT DAY WENT OUT TO CHECK UNDER HOOD AND BASICALLY FOUND THE SERPENTINE BELT OFF TRACK. THE CONTACT PUT THE SERPENTINE BELT BACK ON THE VEHICLE, THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, AND FOUND THAT THE SPINNING BELT HAD IDLER PULLEY, BELT PULLEY, AND BELT TENSIONER. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND THEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED.*AK
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT TO NORMAL ITS POSITION WHICH MADE THE SEAT BELT LOOSE. *JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A CURB AND A TREE. CONSUMER STATES THAT SEATBELTS FAILED TO HOLD PASSENGER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR
FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
1993 Volvo 960 questions
Does the 1993 Volvo 960 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1993 Volvo 960 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Volvo 960?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Volvo 960 has been fixed?
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