1996 Saturn SW vs 1996 Volvo 960
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Saturn SW | 1996 Volvo 960 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 5 | 108 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn SW | Volvo 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 6 |
| Steering | 1 | 4 |
1996 Saturn SW
1996 Volvo 960
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.