1996 Volvo 965 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Volvo 965, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Volvo 965
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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Volvo 965 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 145,488 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 volvo 965. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mech”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2015 · Engine
“There was a crack in power steering hose, causing power steering fluid to leak, rendering vehicle undriveable. Dealer was repairing vehicle.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 11, 2000 · Steering
Compare Volvo 965 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo 965 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Volvo 965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Volvo 965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Volvo 965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Volvo 965 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 Volvo 965 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Volvo 965
How do I know if my 1996 Volvo 965 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 1996 Volvo 965; 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.