NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,420 miles

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1995 Volvo 960 engine problems

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1995 Volvo 960 Owner Comments

problem #9

Aug 282004

960

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,782 miles

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

While driving 70 mph engine failed. As a result, power steering and power brakes became inoperative. No impact reported.

- Plano, TX, USA

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problem #8

Aug 042004

960 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
The timing chain broke while driving 30 mph, which caused lost of power and control.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #7

Jul 042003

960

  • 84,000 miles
Copnsumer states vehicle shuts off without warning. Dealer notified.

- North Easton, MA, USA

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problem #6

Mar 192003

(reported on)

960

  • miles

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

The engine stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem.

- Venice, FL, USA

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problem #5

Apr 102000

960

  • miles
Failure at this low mileage does not happen. The vehicle has been properly maintained by Continental Volvo. Properly maintained vehicles do not burn valves at 74,500 miles. Cause is a defect in design or workmanhip that caused valves to freeze open and become burned.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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problem #4

Apr 102000

960

  • miles
Failure at this low mileage does not happen. The vehicle has been properly maintained by Continental Volvo. Properly maintained vehicles do not burn valves at 74,500 miles. Cause is a defect in design or workmanhip that caused valves to freeze open and become burned.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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problem #3

Apr 011996

960

  • miles

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

Oil pump seal replaced.

- Kinston, NC, USA

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problem #2

Apr 011996

960

  • miles
Camshaft front seal replaced.

- Kinston, NC, USA

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problem #1

Jun 011995

960

  • miles
Problem with engine low compression cylinder #4.

- Chula Vist, CA, USA

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