Owners have filed 88 complaints
about the 1996 Volvo 960 with NHTSA between 1996 and 2015.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 4 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 78
Against the median year of the Volvo 960. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
25% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 48
28% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Frontal
619.4%
Door
516.1%
Fuel Rail
412.9%
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
412.9%
AIR Conditioner
39.7%
Cooling System
39.7%
Gasoline
39.7%
Foundation Components
39.7%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
520.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
28.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
624.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
14.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
624.0%
150,000+ miles
520.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 1996peak 9Jul 2015
NHTSA investigations into the 1996 Volvo 960
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE99040Opened 7 Jun 1999Closed 27 Oct 1999AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 125,000 milesMemphis, TNCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 VOLVO 960 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. A POLICE AND INSURANCE REPORT WERE TAKEN. ALSO, THERE ARE PICTURES OF THE COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #10133810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesMemphis, TNCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 VOLVO 960 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. A POLICE AND INSURANCE REPORT WERE TAKEN. ALSO, THERE ARE PICTURES OF THE COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #10133810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Leetonia, OHFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UPON STARTING UP VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. A NEIGHBOR STARTED YELLING FOR HER HUSBAND TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM BELOW THE VEHICLE WHILE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO START, EVEN THOUGH THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE AS TO CAUSE OF THIS FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY WAS GOING TO HAVE VEHICLE REMOVED. *AK AREA OF FIRE ORIGIN WAS IN THE ENGINE ARE, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #891869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Leetonia, OHFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UPON STARTING UP VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. A NEIGHBOR STARTED YELLING FOR HER HUSBAND TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM BELOW THE VEHICLE WHILE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO START, EVEN THOUGH THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE AS TO CAUSE OF THIS FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY WAS GOING TO HAVE VEHICLE REMOVED. *AK AREA OF FIRE ORIGIN WAS IN THE ENGINE ARE, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #891869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Walnut, CA2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VOLVO CAR IS NOT RELIABLE ANYMORE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #736367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm Springs, CACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
NHTSA complaint #861584 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 73,000 milesBeverly Hills, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLVO 960. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS FROM THE FUEL RAIL AND THE FUEL RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE AS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATED 09/10/15*LJ UPDATED 11/27/2017
NHTSA complaint #10734578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carrollton, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
RAW GASOLINE LEAKING FROM MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL. MANUFACTURE MACHINED SEALED TAPET/FLANGED ALUMINUM SEAL ON FUEL RAIL LEAKING RAW GASOLINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE IN ENGINE BAY. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS DURING ENGINE OPERATION. RAW GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE. FUEL RAIL DELIVER SYSTEM PART OF EMISSIONS SYSTEM. OCCUPANTS MAY OR NOT NOTICE GASOLINE SMELL (NOXIOUS FUMES) DURING OPERATION INSIDE CABIN. MANUFACTURER RECALL ADVISED.
NHTSA complaint #10485136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 166,800 milesArlington, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
RAW GASOLINE LEAKING FROM MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL. MANUFACTURE MACHINED SEALED TAPET/FLANGED ALUMINUM SEAL ON FUEL RAIL LEAKING RAW GASOLINE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE IN ENGINE BAY. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS DURING ENGINE OPERATION. RAW GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE. FUEL RAIL DELIVER SYSTEM PART OF EMISSIONS SYSTEM. OCCUPANTS MAY OR NOT NOTICE GASOLINE SMELL (NOXIOUS FUMES) DURING OPERATION INSIDE CABIN. MANUFACTURER RECALL ADVISED.
NHTSA complaint #10479309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,511 milesHouston, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LEAKING FUEL RAIL - OUR 1996 VOLVO 960, WHICH WAS BOUGHT NEW AND SERVICED REGULARLY BY VOLVO MECHANICS, DEVELOPED A BAD FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN, AND, WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD, IT WAS APPARENT THAT IT HAD A SERIOUS GASOLINE LEAK, WHICH WAS MODE WORSE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS HOT. I TRIED TO FIND THE LEAK, BUT COULDN'T FIND ANY FUEL LINES LEAKING. WE TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL VOLVO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID IT WAS THE FUEL RAIL, AND SAID THAT IT WAS QUITE COMMON ON THAT MODEL. I ASKED HIM IF IT WAS DANGEROUS, AND HE LOOKED AT ME LIKE I WAS A COMPLETE DUMMY! WE HAD THE FUEL RAIL REPLACED, AT GREAT EXPENSE, OF COURSE, BUT I COULDN'T HAVE MY FAMILY AT RISK DAILY IN THE CAR. THERE APPEARS NOT TO BE A RECALL, BUT I AM HAVING ONE OF THE LOCAL PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS LOOK INTO THE SITUATION. SURELY THERE IS A BULLETIN OUT ON THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION!
NHTSA complaint #10378366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 177,000 milesLoganville, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I LIVE IN GA AND LAST FRIDAY I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK IN THE RAIN, I HIT A BIG PUDDLE AND MY CAR STALLED OUT THEN CAME BACK ON AFTER I CLEARED THE PUDDLE, I CHECKED UNDERNEATH WHEN I GOT HOME AND THERE WAS NOTHING LOOSE THAT I COULD SEE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME. MY CAR IS A 1996 VOLVO 960 WITH 177,000 MILES ON IT, IT RUNS GOOD BUT DOES HAVE OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES TOO.
NHTSA complaint #10281525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesSanta FE, NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
AT 110K I NOTICED COOLANT LEVEL DROPPING FASTER THAN USUAL, AND COOLANT ON GARAGE FLOOR. DEALER REMOVED SIDE ENGINE COVER AND SHOWED ME A LINE OF PINHOLE LEAKS IN THE ALUMINUM BLOCK. TECHNICIAN SAID THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT HE HAD SEEN BEFORE, AND THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. VOLVO OFFERED NO HELP, "OUT OF WARRANTY." I PURCHASED A USED 1998 960 ENGINE FOR $1900 AND DEALER INSTALLED FOR $1800, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL PARTS. SOON THEREAFTER, RADIATOR BLEW AND RUINED CYLINDER HEAD. THE 1 YEAR USED ENGINE WARRANTY COVERED CYLINDER HEAD AND I PAID ABOUT $800 FOR NEW RADIATOR. TOTAL OUTLAY $4500! I FOLDED MY CARDS AND GOT $3500 FOR VOLVO TOWARD A NEW TOYOTA COROLLA. NO MORE VOLVOS FOR ME!
NHTSA complaint #10182120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FOR THE PAST YEAR MY CAR HAS BEEN REEKING OF GASOLINE FUMES, NORMALLY IN THE MORNING WHEN COLD STARTING, BUT WOULD OCCUR PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE SMELL WAS SO OVERWHELMING THAT I COULD NOT TURN THE HEATER ON IN THE CAR, AND WOULD HAVE TO PUT THE WINDOWS DOWN IN THE CAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TO TRY TO RID THE CAR OF FUMES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND LEFT IT WITH THEM FOR DAYS. THEY ASSURED ME IT WAS A ACCUMULATION OF SOMETHING IN THE VENT SYSTEM, AND THEY CLEANED THAT OUT. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC WHO FOUND THE PROBLEM. THE FUEL RAIL. THE END PIECE WOULD ALLOW FUEL TO VIRTUALLY SPILL OUT. PLEASE REFER TO THIS WEB SITE WHICH DESCRIBES THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN DETAIL: HTTP://WWW.VOLVOCLUB.ORG.UK/FAQ/960_90INFO.HTML#960B6300FUELRAILLEAKAGEPROBLEMS MY CAR WAS A POTENTIAL TIME BOMB. NOT ONLY DID VOLVO NOT FIND THE PROBLEM, BUT WHEN MY NEW MECHANIC FOUND THE PROBLEM IT TOOK MY MECHANIC THREE TRIPS TO VOLVO IN ORDER TO HAVE THEM ORDER THE CORRECT PARTS AS VOLVO NO LONGER MANUFACTURERS THAT PARTICULAR PART - HMMMM....I WONDER WHY. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A HORRIBLE SITUATION, ESPECIALLY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. WE EXPERIENCED SORE THROATS, AND FROZE TO DEATH ON COLD MORNINGS NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN THE HEATER ON DUE TO BEING FUMIGATED WITH GASOLINE FUMES. *NM
NHTSA complaint #10172972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE FUEL RAIL BEGAN LEAKING FROM PLUG IN FRONT END OF RAIL. I WAS ABLE TO SMELL THE LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID A FIRE OR OTHER DAMAGE. LOCAL INDEPENDENT PARTS STORE INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 960. BOUGHT A NEW, REDESIGNED FUEL RAIL FROM LOCAL VOLVO DEALER. IT WAS IN STOCK AND THEY INDICATED THAT THEY SELL A FAIR NUMBER OF THESE. THEY INDICATED THAT THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS PART. THE NEW PART HAS A DIFFERENT DESIGN OF THE END PLUG WHICH LEAKED ON MY CAR. I NO LONGER HAVE THE OLD PART AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10144365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesMemphis, TNCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 VOLVO 960 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. A POLICE AND INSURANCE REPORT WERE TAKEN. ALSO, THERE ARE PICTURES OF THE COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #10133810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesMemphis, TNCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 VOLVO 960 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. A POLICE AND INSURANCE REPORT WERE TAKEN. ALSO, THERE ARE PICTURES OF THE COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #10133810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesColumbia, MD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AS OF JULY 29, 2005, MY 1996 VOLVO 960 STARTED LOSING SPEED AND THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING! THUS FAR, NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN SUSTAINED. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. ON AUGUST 1, 2005, WBAL-TV REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH 1999-2001 VOLVOS. MY CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED AND UP TO NOW HAS BEEN IN EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION. PLEASE ADVISE.
NHTSA complaint #10131502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
1996 VOLVO 960 SEDAN - FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE PROBLEM, FRONT OF FUEL RAIL DEVELOPED A LEAK AT A FACTORY PLUG (METAL). FUEL WAS POURING OUT BETWEEN METAL PLUG AND FUEL RAIL ONTO THE (HOT) ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING. INQUIRED ABOUT PARTS TO REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASS'Y FOR A 1996 VOLVO 960, FUEL RAIL ASS'Y HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY A 1998 UP DESIGN. THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND POSSIBLE DEATH.
NHTSA complaint #10129839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seattle, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DT: CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE THE FAN RELAY SWITCH MELTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO START SMOKING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY THE SMOKE ENDED AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES.
NHTSA complaint #10123988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesN. Richland Hills, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SMELL.
NHTSA complaint #10118108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesWashington, DC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
THE POWER STEERING PIPE MADE NOISE. *NM THERE WAS A NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS OR TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY LOW SPEEDS COMING FORM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A/C WOULD NOT COOL AND THE BRAKES PULSATED. (IN RE TO ODI# 10038186) *SC
NHTSA complaint #10092386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesWashington, DC
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THE POWER STEERING PIPE MADE NOISE. *NM THERE WAS A NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS OR TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY LOW SPEEDS COMING FORM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A/C WOULD NOT COOL AND THE BRAKES PULSATED. (IN RE TO ODI# 10038186) *SC
NHTSA complaint #10092386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesWashington, DC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE POWER STEERING PIPE MADE NOISE. *NM THERE WAS A NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS OR TRAVELING AT EXTREMELY LOW SPEEDS COMING FORM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A/C WOULD NOT COOL AND THE BRAKES PULSATED. (IN RE TO ODI# 10038186) *SC
NHTSA complaint #10092386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 159,000 milesPlaistow, NH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR SAFELY, BUT THESE WERE THE MOST FRIGHTENING DRIVING EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, MY DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE (WHICH APPEARED NORMAL) AND REPLACED MY BRAKES (WHICH I DESTROYED TRYING TO STOP THE CAR). AFTER THE SECOND INCIDENT (TWO WEEKS LATER), THE DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT REOCCURRED. I HAD NEVER USED THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THAT CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10068338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesO'fallon, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
DASH LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.
NHTSA complaint #10045427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,812 milesSanta Rosa, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODOMETER FRAUD FROM DEALERSHIP - VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 21,812. A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE PURCHASE THE CAR HAD PROBLEMS AND WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHO NOTED THAT THE VEHICLE LOOKED LIKE IT HAD MANY MORE MILES ON IT. THROUGH CAR FAX WE FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD OVER 90,000 MILES. WE BOUGHT FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT IS PART OF A LARGE AUTO GROUP AND PRESUMED PROPER DUE DILIGENCE WAS DONE. WHILE WE DID GET A REFUND, WE FEEL IT IS IMPORTANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT SHOULD THERE BE OTHERS OUT THERE IN THE SAME SITUATION.
NHTSA complaint #10043710 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,576 milesDenver, CO
STEERING:COLUMN
WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT DRIVER WOULD HEAR LOUD NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM IN 1998. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE REPAIRS BE MADE FREE OF CHARGE SINCE MANY UNNECESSARY REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE TO ALLEVIATE THE NOISE PRIOR TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING. THE A/C WAS NOT COOLING. THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WORE BELOW SPECS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS AND THE PADS. *TS *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10039674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,907 milesPortsmouth, VA
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PROBLEMS WITH SEALS ON RACK AND PINION SYSTEM.*MR CONSUMER THOUGHT THE POWER STEERING FLUID THAT WAS ADDED DURING THE OIL CHANGE, WASN'T ACCEPTABLE TO THE SEALS IN THE RACK AND PINION. *PH
NHTSA complaint #10034507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,907 milesPortsmouth, VA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
PROBLEMS WITH SEALS ON RACK AND PINION SYSTEM.*MR CONSUMER THOUGHT THE POWER STEERING FLUID THAT WAS ADDED DURING THE OIL CHANGE, WASN'T ACCEPTABLE TO THE SEALS IN THE RACK AND PINION. *PH
NHTSA complaint #10034507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,576 milesDenver, CO
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES; DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM IN 1998. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE REPAIRS BE MADE FREE OF CHARGE SINCE MANY UNNECESSARY REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE TO ALLEVIATE THE NOISE PRIOR TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING. THE A/C WAS NOT COOLING. THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WORE BELOW SPECS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS AND THE PADS. *TS *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10038186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,576 milesDenver, CO
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES; DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE POWER STEERING PIPE FAILED AND CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM IN 1998. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE REPAIRS BE MADE FREE OF CHARGE SINCE MANY UNNECESSARY REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE TO ALLEVIATE THE NOISE PRIOR TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING. THE A/C WAS NOT COOLING. THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WORE BELOW SPECS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS AND THE PADS. *TS *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10038186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.