1992 Volvo 960 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 24%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Volvo 960, 24% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“After turning the key smoke came up from under the front hood. In spite of taking the key out the engine continued to make noise. Occasionally the engined stopped, but then started again. Eventually the whole engine compartment when up in flames. I want to report this and found out if this is a known problem. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #718754, filed 2000-02“1992 960 stalls while driving. The dealer attempted to remedy the problem. The vehicle continued to stall while driving at high speeds. The vehicle would make a jerking motion before shutting off. The vehicle would also stall while parking. The power windows and door locks malfunctioned. The battery died if the vehicle was parked for 1 day. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that there was an electrical drain on the circuit for the power windows and shiftlock circuit.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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