1996 Volvo 960 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,742miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Volvo 960, 7% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,742 miles.
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.
“Problems with seals on rack and pinion system. Consumer thought the power steering fluid that was added during the oil change, wasn't acceptable to the seals in the rack and pinion.”
NHTSA complaint #10034507, filed 2003-08, 34,907 miles“While turning steering wheel to the left or right driver would hear loud noise coming from steering column. The power steering pipe failed and caused a loud knocking sound in the front end. A service bulletin was issued for this problem in 1998. The consumer is requesting that the repairs be made free of charge since many unnecessary repairs were made to the vehicle to alleviate the noise prior to the warranty expiring. The A/C was not cooling. The rear brake rotors wore below specs. The dealer replaced the rotors and the pads.”
NHTSA complaint #10039674, filed 2003-10, 22,576 miles“When making a right turn vehicle makes a loud noise. Dealer has attempted to repair vehicle, but the problem continues; dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. The power steering pipe failed and caused a loud knocking sound in the front end. A service bulletin was issued for this problem in 1998. The consumer is requesting that the repairs be made free of charge since many unnecessary repairs were made to the vehicle to alleviate the noise prior to the warranty expiring. The A/C was not cooling. The rear brake rotors wore below specs. The dealer replaced the rotors and the pads.”
NHTSA complaint #10038186, filed 2003-10, 22,576 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167722Mar 18, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Volvo 960
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Volvo 960
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.
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