Equipment Problems of Volvo 960

Volvo 960 owners have reported 4 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Volvo 960

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Conditioner problems
4

Air Conditioner problem #1

The power steering pipe made noise. There was a noise during parking maneuvers or traveling at extremely low speeds coming form the front of the vehicle. The a/c would not cool and the brakes pulsated. (in re to odi# 10038186).

Air Conditioner problem #2

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.

Air Conditioner problem #3

Secondary air valve failed.

Air Conditioner problem #4

Air conditioner does not work adequately for rear seats. Yh.



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