1997 Volvo 964 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Volvo 964, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Volvo 964
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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Vehicle speed control
The screws which attach the throttle plate to its axle (shaft) can loosen allowing the throttle plate to come in contact with the throttle housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle housing.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Volvo 964 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 125,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The leaking fuel rail spurts gasoline onto the hot automobile engine, causing gasoline fumes in the passenger compartment and is potentially dangerous. There is risk of fire due to this hazard. Volvo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Volvo 964 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo 964 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Volvo 964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Volvo 964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Volvo 964 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Volvo 964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Volvo 964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Volvo 964 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Volvo 964
How do I know if my 1997 Volvo 964 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 1997 Volvo 964; 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 96V199000).
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.