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Volvo 960Model year report

1992 Volvo 960 Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
24,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.9L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Volvo 960 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1992 Volvo 960. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 14 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and air bags (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 64 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Timing belt failed, dealer replaced the timing belt, drive belt, camshaft sensor and had to rebuild the cylinder head with new valves. Ph (daughter lucy picardi on behalf of mother)”

NHTSA complaint #564938, filed 2002-04, 24,000 miles

Electrical system: “1992 Volvo 960 series stalled while driving at high speeds. The power windows and locks also ceased functioning when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle jerked prior to stalling. The vehicle battery would go dead if parked one day. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice but they were unable to correct the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10169114, filed 2006-09

Air bags: “Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #832355, filed 1998-12

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 24,000 and 24,000 miles.

0%0–10100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 24,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

199519961997199819992000820022006
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1992 Volvo 960 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
960 RWD2.9L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162419$3,550
960 Wagon RWD2.9L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162419$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Volvo 960 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 64 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 64 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo 960

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199720100,7650—19—Stable
199660114,0000—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19955799,4911—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199419—0—18—Stable
19937146,5000—18—Not enough data
19922124,0000—19—Stable

All Volvo 960 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Volvo 960 have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1992 Volvo 960 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Volvo 960 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 14 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 1992 Volvo 960 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Volvo 960 get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Volvo 960 (960, 2.9L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Volvo 960 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,000 miles and the middle half falls between 24,000 and 24,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.