Volvo 960 Engine problems by year

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 dealers are aware that this problem exists. I have contacted volvo na customer care but they have not provided an acceptable response. This complaint is an addendum to a previous complaint by another volvo car owner. Please see nhtsa reference # 10378366. *Kb

At 110k I noticed coolant level dropping faster than usual, and coolant on garage floor. Dealer removed side engine cover and showed me a line of pinhole leaks in the aluminum block. Technician said this was a manufacturing defect he had seen before, and that the engine would have to be replaced. Volvo offered no help, "out of warranty." I purchased a used 1998 960 engine for $1900 and dealer installed for $1800, including incidental parts. Soon thereafter, radiator blew and ruined cylinder head. The 1 year...

Customer 1997 volvo 960 engine failed due to timing belt pulley failure. **Cc the entire engine had to be replaced because a head bolt had seized in the engine block. *Jb

1992 960 Stalls while driving. *Ts the dealer attempted to remedy the problem. The vehicle continued to stall while driving at high speeds. The vehicle would make a jerking motion before shutting off. The vehicle would also stall while parking. The power windows and door locks malfunctioned. The battery died if the vehicle was parked for 1 day. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that there was an electrical drain on the circuit for the power windows and shiftlock circuit. *Nm

Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away. *Jb

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

As of july 29, 2005, my 1996 volvo 960 started losing speed and the engine stalls without warning! Thus far, no injuries have been sustained. The car has been taken off the road. On august 1, 2005, wbal-tv reported the same problems with 1999-2001 volvos. My car has always been maintained and up to now has been in excellent working condition. Please advise. *Nm

While driving 70 mph engine failed . As a result, power steering and power brakes became inoperative. No impact reported. *Ak

The timing chain broke while driving 30 mph, which caused lost of power and control. Please provide any further information. *Jb

Check engine light came on then low coolant light. Suddenly lost power due to engine failure. It seized up due to overheating. Temperature gauge never registered hot. Radiator neck broke off at neck causing lost of coolant. Engine ruined. Dealer will not replace claiming thermostat stuck even though they couldn't prove this. *Jb

Copnsumer states vehicle shuts off without warning. Dealer notified. *Ak

The consumer discovered coolant leaked from the radiator. *Jb

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. *NLM

The engine stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem. *Jb

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM