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.
1992-1997 · 6 model years
Volvo 964 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Volvo 964 across 6 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
964 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 964 problems
Volvo 964 recalls 4
The safety belt webbing guide (b-pillar "d" ring) can break under heavy loads.
The tire label contains size and pressure information concerning the spare tire. The listed size (155r15) and pressure (40 psi) are incorrect. The correct size and pressure for the spare tire are t125/90r15 and 60 psi.
The driver's side air bag module may not properly deploy.
Latest 964 complaints
I drive volvo 960 station wagon, 1994. I have had 2 episodes of the car suddenly losing speed on the freeway and last week had a hair raising experience of the car losing all power while in the fast lane of the freeway. All power to the car quit and I am lucky that my children and I were not injured or killed. Today in the san diego union tribune newspaper I read a small article regarding the nhtsa is opening a preliminary study regarding volvo's c70, s60, s70 v70 and v70xc 1999-2001 models due toloss of speed and stalling problems. Even though my car is older than these models, I too have the same issue. It is truely terrifying and dangerous.
Mfg. Plug at end of injector rail leaks, sprays fuel fwd, into cooling fan, vaporizes, blows it back over hot components. Car becomes a rolling bomb. *Ak
PLASTIC HOSE RADIATOR FAILED.
RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED.
Questions about the Volvo 964
Which Volvo 964 years have the most problems?
Which Volvo 964 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1994 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 964 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Volvo 964 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (1), body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Volvo 964 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Volvo 964 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data