Volvo 960 owners have reported 12 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Consumer had to replace the alternator 2 times. The vehicle has 19,000 miles. The warranty was up this year. No remedy for the problem from the dealer & no satisfaction from the manufacturer. Read details...
I live in GA and last Friday I was coming home from work in the rain, I hit a big puddle and my car stalled out then came back on after I cleared the puddle, I checked underneath when I got home and there was nothing loose that I could see. This was the first time this has ever happened to me. Read details...
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. Read details...
Upon starting up vehicle engine would not start. A neighbor started yelling for her husband to get out of vehicle. Vehicle had caught on fire, and flames were coming from below the vehicle while engine attempted to start, even though the key was removed from ignition. Read details...
Dt: consumer states while driving his vehicle the fan relay switch melted, causing the vehicle to start smoking. After stopping the vehicle and disconnection of the battery the smoke ended after about 20 minutes. Read details...