1994 Volvo 960 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Volvo 960, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year.
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.
“August 1995 car was returned to dealer as brakes were noisy and brake pedal was mushy. Front and rear brake pads were replaced. Vehicle mileage - 14349. September, 1996 the brake pedal was again traveling too far down accompanied by vibration. Rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. Mileage - 34875. December 1996 when attempting to stop at stoplight in 45 MPH zone on dry pavement the brake pedal went to floor accompanied by loud grinding and vibration. Car traveled through light. Dealer could not duplicate, no repairs performed. Mileage - 39021. …”
NHTSA complaint #711154, filed 2000-04“The emergency brake warning light is on and stays on unless the brake release button is held down. Dealer has replaced it twice, and problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #852202, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Volvo 960
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Volvo 960
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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