Volvo 964 Problems by Year

We compared every Volvo 964 model year from 1995 using 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 964 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

19951
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo 964. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
19951—2Fuel SystemFew

* Complaints compared with the median 964 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Volvo 964 problems

  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1995
    1100%

Latest Volvo 964 recalls

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 95V-093 · May 9, 1995 · 5,199 vehicles

The tire label contains size and pressure information concerning the spare tire. The listed size (155r15) and pressure (40 psi) are incorrect. The correct size and pressure for the spare tire are t125/90r15 and 60 psi.

Remedy: Owners will be mailed a new, correct tire pressure label to install on their vehicles. If owners prefer, they can take their vehicle to a dealer and have them install the label.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 94V-215 · Nov 1, 1994 · 132 vehicles

The driver's side air bag module May not properly deploy.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Volvo 964 should you avoid?

None of the Volvo 964 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Volvo 964 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (1). Fuel System complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the Volvo 964 had?

2 recalls across 1995. The model year with the most is 1995.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.