1993 Volvo 960 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (1), Wheels / tires (1), Steering (1), Engine (1), Seat belts (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
01/26/2009 · Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLVO 960. THE VEHICLE HAS MICHELIN XPS TRACTION TIRES. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE SUSPENSION FELT AS IF IT SNAPPED. THE CONTACT FELT A SCISSORING MOTION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HE UTILIZED THE SPARE TIRE, WHICH CORRECTED THE FAILURE. HE SUSPECTED THAT THE TIRE OR THE BELT WAS FAULTY. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE FOUND T…
10/11/2005 · Steering
DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLVO STATION WAGON 960. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MOST OF THE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD LIT UP. VEHICLE WAS IN TRAFFIC AND THE TEMPERATURE HAND DID NOT RISE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE HOME. THE THERMOSTAT BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE TEMPERATURE HAND NOT TO RISE. THE NEXT DAY WENT OUT TO CHECK UNDER HOOD AND BA…
12/09/2004 · Seat belts
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT TO NORMAL ITS POSITION WHICH MADE THE SEAT BELT LOOSE. *JB
09/27/2002 · Seats · crash
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A CURB AND A TREE. CONSUMER STATES THAT SEATBELTS FAILED TO HOLD PASSENGER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR
08/14/2001 · Airbags
FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
04/20/2000 · Fuel system
CONSUMER SMELLED GASOLINE COMING FROM UNDER FUEL INJECTION RACK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. MECHANIC LIFTED UP THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FUEL INJECTION WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE ENGINE GASKET. *AK
10/03/1996 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash
CONSUMER STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK