Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo 960, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling14
- Vehicle speed control8
- Fuel system, gasoline8
- Service brakes, hydraulic6
- Seat belts5
- Air bags5
- Steering4
- Seats4
- Electrical system3
- Tires3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 9 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 1995 Volvo 960 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.5 petrol (125 kW, 168 hp) and 2.9 petrol (150 kW, 201 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 petrol | 125 kW 168 hp | 162 |
| 2.9 petrol | 150 kW 201 hp | 75 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
249 first registered in 1995 are on Dutch roads; 35% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €36,987.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde78
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen58
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld46
- Band onvoldoende profiel40
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt32
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)29
- Schijf-, trommelrem loopt niet vrij27
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm22
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
109 cars built in 1995 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 176 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
109 of these cars first registered in 1995 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 319,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
16 1995 cars are on the New Zealand register; 56% arrived as used imports, 31% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 12.9–13.0 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 297–299 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 960 · Compact · Regular gasoline | 15.2 | 10.2 | 12.9 |
| 960 Wagon · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 15.2 | 10.2 | 12.9 |
| 960 · Compact · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 10.6 | 13.0 |
| 960 Wagon · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 10.6 | 13.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 1995 Volvo 960: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 610424 | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A NEW VERSION OF THE LINK AND NUTS FOR THE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR. *TT |
| 6089544 | INFORMATION REGARDING SNOWCHAINS ON 205/55 R16 TIRES. *TT |
| 6089532 | ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION AND / OR RESONANCE WHILE BRAKING. *TT |
| 608292 | THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF CASES WHERE TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 313 (GEAR SHIFT POSITION SENSOR) REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE SENSOR. *TT |
| 605969 | INFORMATION ON SPECIAL TOOL - FUEL CAP, TEST EQUIPMENT. *TT |
| 603345 | INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACING CONTROL ARM BUSHING. *YC |
| 602812 | SOME CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN ABOUT POWER STEERING PIPE, KNOCKING SOUND. *YC |
| 602697 | BRIEF INFORMATION ON EXTRA OIL COOLER FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *YC |
| 600922 | ADDITIONAL ACTIONS WHEN REPLACING REAR WINDOW. *YC |
| 52381 | PREVENTING VIBRATION FROM SUNROOF. *TW |
| 46381 | NOISE CAN BE CAUSED BY THE LEGROOM ADJUSTMENT LATCH (TRIGGER ARM) PRESSING AGAINST METAL. NOISE CAN ALSO BE CAUSED BY RUDDING BETWEEN PLASTIC PROTECTORS AND THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SPACER SCREW. |
| 46378 | A COVER PLATE WAS INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION DURING SPRING 1995. THIS COVER PLATE WILL HELP PREVENT INGRESS OF WATER/DIRT ONTO THE REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL SURFACE AND/OR THE STARTER. |
| 46375 | A SWITCH WITH REPLACEABLE ILLUMINATION BULB IS BEING INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION. IF THERE IS A FAULT IN THE ILLUMINATION BULB THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED - NOT THE SWITCH. |
| 46373 | REDUCED A/C PERFORMANCE WHEN THE ENGINE IS IDLING MAY BE DUE TO THE LOW OR HIGH-SPEED A/C SYSTEM PRESSURE SWITCHES (PRESSOSTAT) STARTING ENGINE COOLANT FAN (FC) AT TOO HIGH A PRESSURE, AND STOPPING IT TOO EARLY. |
| 44006 | NEW PISTONS AND PISTON RING SPECIFICATIONS. *TW |
| 44004 | NEW REVISED SOFTWARE FOR THE CONTROL MODULE TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION OF THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC CODE OF 1-1-2 IN THE MOTRONIC 1.8 MFI. *TW |
| 40059 | NEW ACCESSORY CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING TELEPHONES. *TW |
| 40057 | POWER STEERING, CHATTERING SOUND FROM COOLING LOOP. *TW |
| 40056 | NEW FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION AND FRONT END FOR THE 960. *TW |
| 39061 | NEW TYPE OF OUTER DOOR OPENER LINK. *TW |
| 39022 | BOUNCING REAR WIPER BLADE. *TW |
| 39021 | NO RETURN OF DIRECTION INDICATOR. *TW |
| 39020 | MOISTURE INSIDE FRONT FLASHER LAMPS. *TW |
| 37871 | NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. *TW |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation