1994 Volvo 960 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 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
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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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 areaReports
Air Bags5
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Electrical System2
Power Train2
Tires2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Steering1
Structure1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2006-08-30, Seats
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
2003-05-22, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE RADIATOR. *JB
2003-05-19, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES GEARS BECAME STUCK AFTER SHIFTING. *NLM
2003-05-19, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. *NLM
2002-12-11, Fuel System, Gasoline
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?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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