1995 Volvo 960 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1995 Volvo 960, and owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1995 Volvo 960
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: frontal
The driver's side air bag module may not properly deploy.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1995 Volvo 960 have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 96,650 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 13, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline
“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 diagnose”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 2010 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1995 Volvo 960 (960 Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Volvo 960 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo 960 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Volvo 960 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Volvo 960 | 0 | 21 |
| 1993 Volvo 960 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 Volvo 960 | 0 | 19 |
| 1995 Volvo 960 | 1 | 57 |
| 1996 Volvo 960 | 0 | 60 |
| 1997 Volvo 960 | 0 | 20 |
Checking a specific 1995 Volvo 960
How do I know if my 1995 Volvo 960 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1995 Volvo 960; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V215000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.