Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Volvo 960

Volvo 960 owners have reported 11 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Volvo 960

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Owner said that the car accelerated while his foot was on the brake.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

While driving on highway at 55mph on cruise control, came to a sharp curve and applied brakes. Trying to reduce speed, vehicle lurched forward/faster and hit the curve sign. Upon impact, neither front air bags nor side air bags deployed. Contacted manufacturer.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

After reapair of the throttle plate the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration because a rubber piece from the air hose, which lead to the throttle, making it stick open. Nlm   Read details...

The Car Throttle Sticking problem

Throttle plate was sticking causing rough idle. Nlm   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

Twice, in my 1996 Volvo 960, I experienced sudden acceleration. In both circumstances I was on a highway and it was late at night. I was unable to slow my car down in order to take an exit ramp. I eventually put the car in neutral and turned it off.   Read details...




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