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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1994 Volvo 960 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%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 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Volvo 960, 11% 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.

“When trying to use the horn, it failed to work properly. Also, transmission had developed a crack, and the oil line to transmission had a hole in it. This caused the oil to leak. Finally, brake lights went out. Took to dealer to have transmission & horn repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #834960, filed 1999-02

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199623%
199524%
1994211%

Other parts of the 1994 Volvo 960

Air bags
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology