Volvo 960 years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo 960 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo 960 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo 960 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volvo 960 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine43
- Fuel system24
- Brakes24
- Electrical21
- Airbags21
- Acceleration19
- Steering12
- Tires9
- Seat belts9
- Body9
- Seats7
- Transmission6
Volvo 960 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | 20 | Airbags | 0 | 5 | ||
| 1996 | - | 60 | Brakes | 114,000 | 0 | 8 | |
| 1995 | - | 57 | Engine | 99,782 | 1 | 11 | |
| 1994 | - | 19 | Airbags | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1993 | - | 7 | Acceleration | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1992 | - | 21 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 1 | Seat belts | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Volvo 960
What years of the Volvo 960 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo 960 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo 960?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo 960?
Engine, with 43 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (24) and brakes (24).
How many recalls does the Volvo 960 have?
1 recall between 1990 and 1997. The 1995 model year has the most, with 1.
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