Volvo 960 years to avoid
The Volvo 960 years to avoid are 1995, 1996 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1991 is the cleanest year on record.
259
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1990–1997
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
960 years to avoid
Every 960 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo 960 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 960 years to avoid are 1995, 1996. The cleanest year on record is 1991.
What is the best year for the Volvo 960?
By complaint volume, 1991 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 960 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo 960 have?
Across all model years, the 960 has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 259 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.