NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Volvo 960 cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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1996 Volvo 960 Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 092001

960

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was traveling about 40mph on higway in rush hour traffic and engine check light came on dashboard panel. She pulled over to the shoulders. Vehicle started overheating. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 272000

960

  • miles
Volvo car is not reliable anymore. No safety defect listed within summary.

- Walnut, CA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 272000

960

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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. Brake pads and rotors were replaced. Battery failed.

- Walnut, CA, USA

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