The 1997 Volvo 964 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 12,530 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS AXLE (SHAFT) CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The leaking fuel rail spurts gasoline onto the hot automobile engine, causing gasoline fumes in the passenger compartment and is potentially dangerous. There is risk of fire due to this hazard. Volvo dealers are aware that this problem exists. I have contacted volvo na customer care but they have…”
“The leaking fuel rail spurts gasoline onto the hot automobile engine, causing gasoline fumes in the passenger compartment and is potentially dangerous. There is risk of fire due to this hazard. Volvo dealers are aware that this problem exists. I have contacted volvo na customer care but they have…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Volvo 964 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.