1995 Volvo 960 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 16%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Volvo 960, 16% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 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.
“The fuel rail on my 1995 Volvo 960 leaks. It leaks at the plug on the end of the rail. It leaks a steady stream of gas that pours over my engine. After reviewing Volvo user forums it appears that this is a common problem for this type of Volvo. It is a severe fire hazard! Why haven't you forced the dealer to issue a recall notice?”
NHTSA complaint #10004892, filed 2003-01, 69,000 miles“The fuel rail has a manufacturing hole at its front end, which is permanently plugged before installation. In recent weeks, this plug began leaking raw gasoline, which is under high pressure within the fuel rail to supply fuel to the fuel injectors. The source was not immediately evident, until january 25th, when the fumes became sickening. At that time, we observed raw fuel droplets leaking past this fuel rail plug on the engine. We immediately killed the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #757599, filed 2002-01“The contact owns a 1995 Volvo 960. The contact stated the vehicle had an extremely strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 17,289. Updated 07/21/11 updated 07/28/11”
NHTSA complaint #10406084, filed 2011-06, 17,289 miles“In early morning cold startups, there are gas fumes that are present. They eventually disappear after about 30 minutes of driving. I know there must be a fuel leak on this vehicle due to the strong smell of gasoline.”
NHTSA complaint #10211903, filed 2007-12Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Volvo 960
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Volvo 960
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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