CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Volvo 960 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).
0Recalls
19Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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1994 Volvo 960 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1994 Volvo 960.
Most common 1994 Volvo 960 problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 1994 VOLVO 960 ON AUGUST 12,2006 ON A CONGESTED 4 LANE ROAD. SHE MOVED THE DRIVERS SEAT FORWARD WITH THE ELECTRIC POWERED SWITCH AND NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE SEAT. SHE LOOKED MORE CLOSELY AND SAW FLAMES. SHE WAS ABLE TO NAVIGATE ONTO A SIDE STREET AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND WHO IS A CERTIFIED BMW/ VOLVO TECHNICIAN, TRACED THE WIRES AND FOUND A SHORT IN THE SEAT HEATER ELEMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTENSIVE, REQUIRING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH FIRE RETARDANT AND WATER. THE SEAT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED WITHIN 5 MINUTES AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BURNED. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JB
THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE RADIATOR. *JB
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES GEARS BECAME STUCK AFTER SHIFTING. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. *NLM
NO SUMMARY. DT
1994 Volvo 960 questions
Does the 1994 Volvo 960 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 Volvo 960 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Volvo 960?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Volvo 960 has been fixed?
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