Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Volvo 960
Volvo 960 Models:
Volvo 960 Problems
Knocking Noise From Front Suspension
The sway bar bushings commonly wear out, causing a knocking noise from the front of the vehicle. Replacing the worn bushings should correct this concern.
"No Start" and Check Engine Light Due to Gear Position Sensor Failure
The gear position sensor on the transmission may fail, resulting in illumination of the Check Engine Light and/or a no start condition.
Abnormal Noise From Front Suspension Due to Worn Control Arm Bushings
The front control arm bushings wear out, resulting in alignment issues and squeaking and/or knocking noises from the front end. Worn bushings will require replacement.
Vibration from rear brake rotors are common
Vibration problems from the rear brake rotors are common and require replacement of the pads and rotors, and the installation of special shims. The symptoms often occur when the brakes are used heavily from repeated braking, braking from high speeds, and braking while going downhill. The entire vehicle can vibrate and shudder, like it is being driven over train tracks.
Intake manifold gaskets can develop engine vacuum leaks
The intake manifold gasket will often be a source of vacuum leaks. This will cause a rough idle and the Check Engine Light will illuminate. Replacement of the gasket is required to resolve this issue.
Volvo 960 Recalls (Recent)
Volvo 960 Recall 94V215000
Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.
Learn more »Volvo 960 Questions and Answers
lights blinking on the TRAC SYSTEM what do i replace i acn't find any information on this part
Low beam goes out at night while driving and comes on later.
do i need to lock the cams on the 2.9 when installing timing belt. They use a special tool at dealer.
In reading recent links, the gear box selector switch may be bad or loose wiring. Where is this located and how much does the part cost?
I recently had my transmission changed, the new one has 30,000 miles on it and has started not shifting correctly just like the old one. The lights are flashing on the indicator. E and D flashing a...
Volvo 960 Reviews
The Good: Car runs like a top, great engine and transmission, and at 151K exhaust is finally starting to go. Seats are super comfortable.
The Bad: Brakes don't last in stop and go traffic. Steering wheel linkage replacement was worst repair. Rear wheel drive, had to get snow tires to make it driveable. Are they really made in Sweden? The LED's on the radio are about half gone. The leather is cracking on the seats. Rack and pinion replaced around 110K. A/C leak in condenser @ 120K. Batteries every 4 years on the dot.
Bottom line; Getting really cheap miles in a comfortable,safe car that my kid drives to school every day.
just bought a used 960 year 95 i hear a high squeal sounds like the power steering pump but not sure on the drive home the check engine light came on but the car seems tobe running fine. The fan cuts on and stays on awhile after thecar is turned off is that normal? Im going to get the light checked out to see the problem.
my engine light wont go off why? my air conditioning dont work ,the heating is fine ? also i have to keep check the oil,and keep puting oil in?away from what is say the car run well,last week i hit a bad pot hole and blow two tires on the left side and now the gas gauge not well sometim it look like there is no gas in there but i knwo that there is gas in . .Are you in staten Island and where is your shop?
The volvo is a great car.