Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1997 Volvo 960

Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Volvo 960. The number one most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (one problem).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Volvo 960


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1997 Volvo 960

The Engine Cooling System problem

Check engine light came on then low coolant light. Suddenly lost power due to engine failure. It seized up due to overheating. Temperature gauge never registered hot. Radiator neck broke off at neck causing lost of coolant. Engine ruined.   Read details...

The Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Customer 1997 Volvo 960 engine failed due to timing belt pulley failure. * the entire engine had to be replaced because a head bolt had seized in the engine block.   Read details...

The Gasoline Engine problem

Vehicle surges while driving.   Read details...


Engine And Engine Cooling related problems in other Volvo 960 model year vehicles:



Fuel Economy of 960 Vehicles
960 Service Bulletins
960 Safety Recalls
960 Defect Investigations