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 that the tire was defective. The contact believes that the failure was not limited to the tire itself because he felt that there was more of a suspension failure. The vin and tire size were unknown. The failure mileage was 152,000.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Volvo 960 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1993 Volvo 960 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (2) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1992 has 21 and the 1994 has 19.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 960 year, for its age
#177 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1993 Volvo 960 problems
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No recalls for the 1993 Volvo 960
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1993 Volvo 960. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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7 complaints about the 1993 Volvo 960
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 basically found the serpentine belt off track. The contact put the serpentine belt back on the vehicle, then shut the vehicle off, and found that the spinning belt had idler pulley, belt pulley, and belt tensioner. The vehicle was then taken to a repair shop. The parts were ordered and then the vehicle was fixed.*Ak
The driver's seat belt failed to retract to normal its position which made the seat belt loose. *Jb
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
Front driver's side airbag deployed while parked in driveway. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.*Ak
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
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
Volvo 960: every year compared
All 960 years1993 Volvo 960 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Volvo 960 | 7 | 0 | A | |
| 1993 Volvo 850 | 73 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1993 Volvo 940 | 23 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1993 Volvo 240DL | 21 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1993 Volvo 740 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1993 Volvo 960
Does the 1993 Volvo 960 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1993 Volvo 960 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Volvo 960?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (2), acceleration & cruise control (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1993 Volvo 960 had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 3, 1996 and the latest on January 26, 2009. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1993 Volvo 960 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 83 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo 960 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo 960 years have the most complaints?
1996 (60), 1995 (57), 1997 (25). See every Volvo 960 year compared.
What should I do if my 1993 Volvo 960 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data