1996 Volvo 960 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Volvo 960, 10% of the 60 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.
“Thermostat was sticking, causing vehicle to overheat, when consumer got vehicle back, he had to take it back because the coolant cap and reservoir were not holding pressure. Radiator neck was broken. Ignition coils had hair line fractures. Inside door handle was loose and needed replaced. Brake pads and rotors were replaced. Battery failed.”
NHTSA complaint #875034, filed 2000-11“The rear passenger doors stick and cannot be opened from the inside. When handle is pulled from outside, door panel separates from door frame. This especially happens in hot, humid weather.”
NHTSA complaint #749390, filed 2001-07“While driving at 30 MPH heard a loud noise coming from vehicle, and felt something coming from the left side. Also, noticed the bumper was hanging from the vehicle. Contacted dealer for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #828912, filed 1998-10Related service bulletins
- 10146091May 1, 2018VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsSteering
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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