Volvo 960 Steering problems by year

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 power steering pipe made noise. *Nm there was a noise during parking maneuvers or traveling at extremely low speeds coming form the front of the vehicle. The a/c would not cool and the brakes pulsated. (In re to odi# 10038186) *sc *jb

While turning steering wheel to the left or right driver would hear loud noise coming from steering column. *Ak the power steering pipe failed and caused a loud knocking sound in the front end. A service bulletin was issued for this problem in 1998. The consumer is requesting that the repairs be made free of charge since many unnecessary repairs were made to the vehicle to alleviate the noise prior to the warranty expiring. The a/c was not cooling. The rear brake rotors wore below specs. The dealer replaced the rotors and the pads. *Ts *nlm

When making a right turn vehicle makes a loud noise. Dealer has attempted to repair vehicle, but the problem continues; dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. *Ak the power steering pipe failed and caused a loud knocking sound in the front end. A service bulletin was issued for this problem in 1998. The consumer is requesting that the repairs be made free of charge since many unnecessary repairs were made to the vehicle to alleviate the noise prior to the warranty expiring. The a/c was not cooling. The rear brake rotors wore below specs. The dealer replaced the rotors and the pads. *Ts *nlm

Problems with seals on rack and pinion system.*Mr consumer thought the power steering fluid that was added during the oil change, wasn't acceptable to the seals in the rack and pinion. *Ph *jb

The center steering wheel cover has a sticky residue when touched and is difficult to wash off. The consumers eyes become irritated and skin is itchy. *Scc

While driving the vehicle suddenly swerved and resulted in collision with the road barrier. *Mjs

Steering arm failure, resulting in an accident. *Ak

Short in electrical wiring resulted in a fire; also alarm/ emission control/devices/fuel system failures. *Ak

When making a turn, there is a noise coming from the steering column area. Please describe.*Ak

Cruise control engages without assistance, causing sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/accident. *Skd