1995 Volvo 960 engine problems

14 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 25%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
7
Engine: gasoline
5
Exhaust system
2
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
1
Cooling system: fan
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

Volvo 960 engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1995 Volvo 960 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 2, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · IL

Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Engine · 99,782 miles · TX

While driving 70 MPH engine failed . As a result, power steering and power brakes became inoperative. No impact reported.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Engine · 45,000 miles · IL

The timing chain broke while driving 30 MPH, which caused lost of power and control. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Engine · 84,000 miles · MA

Copnsumer states vehicle shuts off without warning. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Engine · FL

The engine stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Engine · FL

The vehicle stalled without warning.

Filed Aug 5, 2001 · Engine · VA

5/14 - vehicle stalls as crossing intersection, check engine light now on. Able to restart vehicle and had 2 more stalls before arriving at dealer for servicing. 6/13 - while travelling uphill, applied gas and vehicle died with check engine light on. Again returned vehicle for servicing. 7/6 - while travelling on flat road, car stalls with check engine light on. Numerous stalls while driving from friend's home to dealer for servicing. 7/17 - picked car up at dealership, 3 stalls with check engine light on before making it to the main. Car returned to dealer for servicing.

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Engine · MD · fire

When sitting in traffic for around about a half hour to an hour vehicle started smoking. Smoke was coming from engine compartment. Cooling fan seized up and overheated, and vehicle caught fire. Consumer contacted dealer. Parts were repaired/ replaced under insurance policy. Please provide any further details.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Engine · VA

Failure at this low mileage does not happen. The vehicle has been properly maintained by continental volvo. Properly maintained vehicles do not burn valves at 74,500 miles. Cause is a defect in design or workmanhip that caused valves to freeze open and become burned.

Filed Sep 9, 1999 · Engine · VA

While driving at various speeds the vehicle stalls and dies without warning. The dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle prior to this incident and the problem still exists. The manufacturer has been notified.

Questions about the 1995 Volvo 960 engine

Does the 1995 Volvo 960 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the engine of the 1995 Volvo 960, 25% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1995 Volvo 960 engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Is there a recall for the 1995 Volvo 960 engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.