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1995 Volvo 960 Recalls & Complaints

The 1995 Volvo 960 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 57 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Volvo 960. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1995 Volvo 960 owner complaints

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo 960, describing incidents dated December 30, 1994 to May 30, 2011.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 13 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 9 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
  • Air Bags 5 complaints
  • Seat Belts 4 complaints
  • Service Brakes 4 complaints

Of the 57 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 57 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10406084 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 960. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXTREMELY STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,289. UPDATED 07/21/11 *BF UPDATED 07/28/11

  • ODI #10318920 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 960. WHILE PULLING INTO HER DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO HER GARAGE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE DESCRIBED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE…

  • ODI #10232443 · Filed

    MY CAR IS A 1995 960 MODEL VOLVO, ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE LEATHER STARTED PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDOWS ON ALL FOUR DOORS. IT LOOKS TERRIBLE AND I WOULD LIKE TO GET IT FIX , BUT CANNOT FIND ANYONE THAT IS WILLING TO FIX IT. HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS *TR

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1995 Volvo 960 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags — Frontal

NHTSA #94V215000 · NHTSA notice

Reported November 1, 1994 · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Potentially affected: 132 vehicles

Owners notified November 16, 1994 · Vehicles built August 1, 1994 – September 1, 1994 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.

Safety consequence

THIS WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED ACCIDENT/INJURY PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Notes

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAG; DRIVER'S SIDE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; STATION WAGONS AND SEDANS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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