- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition could prevent the throttle from returning to idle position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Volvo 965 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Volvo 965 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1996 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 965 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Volvo 965 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1997 Volvo 965 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Volvo 965: every year compared
All 965 years1997 Volvo 965 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Volvo 965 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1997 Volvo 850 | 121 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Volvo 960 | 25 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Volvo S90 | 7 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Volvo S70 | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Volvo 940 | 1 | 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 1997 Volvo 965
Does the 1997 Volvo 965 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Volvo 965: vehicle speed control (October 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Volvo 965 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Volvo 965 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo 965 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 965 years have the most complaints?
1996 (3), 1995 (1). See every Volvo 965 year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Volvo 965 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