We found the following complaints for VOLVO 960 (1995)
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False deployment of air bag caused accident.
While driving, something hit the undercarriage of the vehicle and caused deployment of the driver's and passenger's side air bag.
Wife was involved in accident an going (80) mph, ran into a tree, hit dead center on bumper and air bags did not deploy. Please describe details.
Srs light is on and doesn't turn off. It is part of a recall.updated 01-14-08.
Both front airbags in my 1995 960 volvo station wagon deployed spontaneously as i was backing out a driveway at 2 - 3 mph.
Electrical problem.
Short in electrical wiring resulted in a fire; also alarm/ emission control/devices/fuel system failures.
The car was parked for 8 hrs when the fire started in the location of the battery/fuel pump.car was engulfed in flames and car was totaled.pictures are devastating to look at.
The car was parked for 8 hrs when the fire started in the location of the battery/fuel pump.car was engulfed in flames and car was totaled.pictures are devastating to look at.
The vehicle stalled without warning. *nlm
When sitting in traffic for around about a half hour to an hour vehicle started smoking.smoke was coming fromengine compartment.cooling fan seized up and overheated, and vehicle caught fire. Consumer contacteddealer. Parts were repaired/ replaced under insurance policy.please provide any further details.
Copnsumer states vehicle shuts off without warning. Dealer notified.
Oil pump seal replaced.
Camshaft front seal replaced.
Failure at this low mileage does not happen.the vehicle has been properly maintained by continental volvo.properly maintained vehicles do not burn valves at 74,500 miles.cause is a defect in design or workmanhip that caused valves to freeze open and become burned.
Failure at this low mileage does not happen.the vehicle has been properly maintained by continental volvo.properly maintained vehicles do not burn valves at 74,500 miles.cause is a defect in design or workmanhip that caused valves to freeze open and become burned.
The timing chain broke while driving 30 mph,which caused lost of power and control. Please provide any further information.
The engine stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem.
Problem with engine low compression cylinder #4.
While driving 70 mphengine failed . As a result,power steering and power brakes became inoperative. No impact reported.
5/14 - vehicle stalls as crossing intersection, check engine light now on.able to restart vehicle and had 2 more stalls before arriving at dealer for servicing.6/13 - while travelling uphill, applied gas and vehicle died with check engine light on.again returned vehicle for servicing.7/6 - while travelling on flat road, car stalls with check engine light on.numerous stalls while driving from friend's home to dealer for servicing.7/17 - picked car up at dealership, 3 stalls with check engine light on before making it to the main.car returned to dealer for servicing.
While driving at various speeds the vehicle stalls and dies without warning.the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicleprior to this incident and the problem still exists.the manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle fire.
Intermittent stalling.
Car caught on fire after being parked for 15-30 minutes, fire was under the hood.
Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away.
Fuel cooling exhaust replaced.
Short in electrical wiring resulted in a fire; also alarm/ emission control/devices/fuel system failures.
Eg valve failure.
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Climate unit sensor.
Air conditioner shorted out.
Cruise control switch under brake pedal failed.
In early morning cold startups, there are gas fumes that are present.they eventually disappear after about 30 minutes of driving.i know there must be a fuel leak on this vehicle due to the strong smell of gasoline.
The contact owns a 1995 volvo 960. The contact stated the vehicle had an extremely strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 17,289. Updated 07/21/11updated 07/28/11
Short in electrical wiring resulted in a fire; also alarm/ emission control/devices/fuel system failures.
Fule pump replaced.
Fuel rail end cap seal has failed after only 77,000 miles.
The fuel rail has a manufacturing hole at its front end, which is permanently plugged before installation.in recent weeks, this plug began leaking raw gasoline, which is under high pressure within the fuel rail to supply fuel to the fuel injectors. The source was not immediately evident, until january 25th, when the fumes became sickening. At that time, we observed raw fuel droplets leaking past this fuel rail plug on the engine.we immediately killed the engine.in talking with volvo dealership personnel, they were immediately familiar with the situation, indicating that they had seen this before.my impression is that it is happening many more times than it should, considering the fire hazard that fuel can be.obviously, no one was going to give me numbers, but my concern is obvious.the replacement fuel rail (p/n 9179348) is for the s90, suggesting to me that the problem with 960 fuel rails is widespread, such that a different part or a redesign is needed.the two fuel rails are dissimilar, so additional parts are required to match the new rail to the 960 model.in my opinion, this issue is worth investigating for possible recall.fyi i do most of my own automotive repairs, so i have first-hand knowledge of this situation.
Fuel rail leaking gasoline on engine. Smell inside cabin making me sick. Garage smelled as well. After driving, the smell would go away.
Fuel injector failed and fuel leaked into exhaust system. Yh
The fuel rail on my 1995 volvo 960 leaks.it leaks at the plug on the end of the rail.it leaks a steady stream of gas that pours over my engine.after reviewing volvo user forums it appears that this is a common problem for this type of volvo.it is a severe fire hazard!why haven't you forced the dealer to issue a recall notice?
Door latch failed. *dh
Parking pawl which locks the vehicle in is broke if in park can not move the shift out of park.ttdealer temporarily disconnected the shift lock over ride mechanism so that the vehicle would be operable.
Gear selector replaced.
Shift linkage adjusted.
Parking pawl which locks the vehicle in is broke if in park can not move the shift out of park.ttdealer temporarily disconnected the shift lock over ride mechanism so that the vehicle would be operable.
Child safety seat cannot be properly secured due to missing locking clip for seat belt.
Seat belt does not fasten child safety seat properly, leaving the century child seat loose.
Seat belt buckle replaced.
The driver's side seat belt frequently doesn't pull out from its holding assembly.the dealer was contacted 1/4/99.the dealer has told me for 8 weeks that no replacement seat belt assembles are available.
Rear seat belts have broken.
Driver's power seat shorted out.
On 8/31/2002 my 1995 volvo 950 was hit at the left rear end while my wife and i were travel east bound on highway 60 in california, stopping due to traffic condition ahead. During the rear end collision impact, the seatbacks of both front seats collapsed rearward.we suffered arm, neck, shoulder, and back injuries because there were no seatback supports.during the collision the windshield and other windows, except the left rear one, remained intact.we were lucky not having more serious injuries.collapse of seatbacks rearward would have caused more serious injuries, or even death.dt
Problem with seat warmer.
Consumer states vehicle's heated seats hasmalfunctioned and can cause a vehicle fire. Dealer notified.tsboth heaters under the front seats have shorted out after burning.scc
Brakes system failure, equipped with abs system.tt
While driving the vehicle the check engine light came on.the vehicle continued to function normally and was driven home and parked.on a later trip the same day the light remained illuminated and vehicle began to accelerate on its own.i removed my foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle rapidly went from 30 mph to 50 mph.i was able to slow the car down with braking and pulled off the road.when put in neutral the engine rapidly accelerated to approx. 4000rpm, in park it slowed closer to idle.once shut off the vehicle would not start again until it cooled down, it then once again began accelerating on its own.the check engine light has remained illuminated since the first incident.
Antilock brake problem.
Owner has abs brakes;brakes have excessive wear and vehicle pulls to left when brakes are used.vehicle has been in the shop numerous times.also replaced rotors and pads.
While driving a rumbling and pulsating noise appeared when pressing on the brakes, and brakes didn't seem to function. Dealer contacted ,and stated that the drums were warped due to normal driving and should be replaced.
Owner has abs brakes;brakes have excessive wear and vehicle pulls to left when brakes are used.vehicle has been in the shop numerous times.also replaced rotors and pads.
Owner has abs brakes;brakes have excessive wear and vehicle pulls to left when brakes are used.vehicle has been in the shop numerous times.also replaced rotors and pads.
Four sets of brake rotors warped.
While driving a rumbling and pulsating noise appeared when pressing on the brakes, and brakes didn't seem to function. Dealer contacted ,and stated that the drums were warped due to normal driving and should be replaced.
When making a turn, there is a noise coming from the steering column area.please describe.
Short in electrical wiring resulted in a fire; also alarm/ emission control/devices/fuel system failures.
Power steering failed.
Power steering return line replaced.
Steering arm failure, resulting in an accident.
Power steering rack replaced.
My car isa 1995 960 model volvo,about 6 months ago the leather started pulling away from the windows on all four doors.it looks terrible and i would like to get it fix , but cannot find anyone that is willing to fix it.help me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks
The air guide, spoiler and sensor are not designed or mounted correctly to withstand limited driving on major highways, the air guide and spoiler have fallen off the vehicle while driving on four occasions.*mjs
Suspension problem.
Oxidation in steering wheel; clucking in front end while turning steering wheel; suspension replaced; problem still exist.tt
I was driving on the highway when approximately a 12" section of my right rear tire separated and hit the bottom of my car. I have since had the one tire replaced and was charged a pro-rated amount, however i still have 3 of the same tires on the car( dot number: a3t2 3e6 tire size: p205/55r16 )
After market tire p205/55r16 dot#: y78kpvb096.tread on the right tire separated, resulting in a collision. Bridgestone p205/55/r16 *mw
5/14 - vehicle stalls as crossing intersection, check engine light now on.able to restart vehicle and had 2 more stalls before arriving at dealer for servicing.6/13 - while travelling uphill, applied gas and vehicle died with check engine light on.again returned vehicle for servicing.7/6 - while travelling on flat road, car stalls with check engine light on.numerous stalls while driving from friend's home to dealer for servicing.7/17 - picked car up at dealership, 3 stalls with check engine light on before making it to the main.car returned to dealer for servicing.
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Vehicle was parked, turned on ignition,put in reverse went open throttle position rpms are unknown, impact 6:00,
When the vehicle was put in drive it unexpectedly surged forward, resulting in a minor collision.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
While driving the vehicle at 30 mph and with no warning thevehicle accelerated which caused the consumer to lose control of vehicle. Dealer had been contacted on two occasions. The consumer was driving with both hands on the steering wheel when suddenly, without warning, the steering wheel jerked to the right and he/she loss control of the vehicle.the vehicle had gone onto the sidewalk(s), side swiped objects, and collided into a building. *scc
The contact owns a 1995 volvo 960. While pulling into her driveway the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning, causing the contact to crash into her garage door. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealership and there were no recalls for the failure described. The current and failure mileages were under 150,000.
Dt:the contact's daughter started the vehicleand it accelerated from zero to 40mph without depressing the accelerator.the first time the vehicle hit a concrete parking barrier.the vehicle was towed to a service department.the source of the problem could not be determined. The vehicle's body damage was repaired, and the vehicle was returned to service. The acceleration problem occurred once again. This time it caused the driver to crash into a wall. It was taken to a service dealer who stated the incident was caused by a problem withinthe engine. Updated 12/16/2005 - the dealer later found that the throttle cable housing had separated from the crimped end at the throttle valve.as a result the cable housing had slid out and was hanging up, causing the vehicle to accelerate when in gear.
While driving the vehicle the check engine light came on.the vehicle continued to function normally and was driven home and parked.on a later trip the same day the light remained illuminated and vehicle began to accelerate on its own.i removed my foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle rapidly went from 30 mph to 50 mph.i was able to slow the car down with braking and pulled off the road.when put in neutral the engine rapidly accelerated to approx. 4000rpm, in park it slowed closer to idle.once shut off the vehicle would not start again until it cooled down, it then once again began accelerating on its own.the check engine light has remained illuminated since the first incident.
The vehicle has suddenly accelerated in reverse on two different occasions.tt
While releasing the brake pedal vehicle accelerated, and collided with a tree and a vehicle. Then,vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.however the cause of theproblem not been determined.
Auto key entry failed.
Vanity mirror shorts out.
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