1996 Volvo 960 vs 1997 Volvo 960
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Volvo 960 | 1997 Volvo 960 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 60 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 105 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo 960 | Volvo 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
1996 Volvo 960
1997 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.