1995 Volvo 965 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 Volvo 965 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (1 complaint, typically around 148,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 1995 Volvo 965 problems

  • Fuel & propulsion system~148,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo 965 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo 965. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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1995 Volvo 965 recalls (2)

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

Is the 1995 Volvo 965 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Volvo 965?

The fuel & propulsion system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about fuel injection system › fuel rail.

How many recalls does the 1995 Volvo 965 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 1995 Volvo 965, the most recent from May 9, 1995 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 1995 Volvo 965 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 148,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.