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Volvo 965 problems by year

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Volvo 965 since 1995, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 1996 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by acceleration and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
4
Worst year
1996
Model years
1995-1996

Volvo 965 years to avoid

No model year of the Volvo 965 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volvo 965 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volvo 965 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19951996

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volvo 965 problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    2
  • Steering
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Volvo 965 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-3Acceleration10
1995-1Fuel system20

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Volvo 965

What years of the Volvo 965 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volvo 965 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volvo 965?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volvo 965?

Fuel system, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by steering (1) and engine (1).

How many recalls does the Volvo 965 have?

4 recalls between 1995 and 1996. The 1995 model year has the most, with 2.

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