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
The worst 1995 Volvo 960 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine14
- Fuel system9
- Acceleration8
- Brakes6
- Airbags5
Problems by type
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- Engine14
- Fuel system9
- Acceleration8
- Brakes6
- Airbags5
- Seat belts5
- Seats4
- Steering4
- Electrical3
- Tires3
- Body2
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Lights1
- Locks1
Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The driver's side air bag module may not properly deploy.
- Risk
- This would result in reduced accident/injury protection for the driver in the event of a collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
Recall number 94V215000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1995 Volvo 960
Defect investigations
Inadvertent side air bag deployment
PE99040
Inadvertent air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
PE97047
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Volvo 960 121
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
- Rubber cushion
- The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as...
- ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- Vida qr
- Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly...
- This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re
1995 Volvo 960 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1995 Volvo 960 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 mileages were under 150,000.
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
In early morning cold startups, there are gas fumes that are present. They eventually disappear after about 30 minutes of driving. I know there must be a fuel leak on this vehicle due to the strong smell of gasoline.
Srs light is on and doesn't turn off. It is part of a recall. *tr updated 01-14-08.
Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away.
Dt: the contact's daughter started the vehicle and it accelerated from zero to 40 MPH without depressing the accelerator. The first time the vehicle hit a concrete parking barrier. The vehicle was towed to a service department. The source of the problem could not be determined. The vehicle's body damage was repaired, and the vehicle was returned to service. The acceleration problem occurred once again. This time it caused the driver to crash into a wall. It was taken to a service dealer who stated the incident was caused by a problem within the engine. *ak updated 12/16/2005 - the dealer later found that the throttle cable housing had separated from the crimped end at the throttle valve. As a result the cable housing had slid out and was hanging up, causing the vehicle to accelerate when in gear.
While driving 70 MPH engine failed . As a result, power steering and power brakes became inoperative. No impact reported.
The timing chain broke while driving 30 MPH, which caused lost of power and control. Please provide any further information.
While releasing the brake pedal vehicle accelerated, and collided with a tree and a vehicle. Then, vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. However the cause of the problem not been determined.
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Questions about the 1995 Volvo 960
Is the 1995 Volvo 960 reliable?
Owners have filed 57 complaints about the 1995 Volvo 960, 2.9 times a typical 960 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Volvo 960?
Engine and cooling, with 14 complaints. Next is fuel system (9).
How many recalls does the 1995 Volvo 960 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Volvo 960 get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Volvo 960 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.9L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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