The 1996 Volvo 965 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 12,530 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 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.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 volvo 965. While driving approximately 15 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 volvo 965. While driving approximately 15 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
“There was a crack in power steering hose, causing power steering fluid to leak, rendering vehicle undriveable. Dealer was repairing vehicle.*ak”
“Intake manifold gasket failed.”
“Bumper loose and hanging down.”
“Inner door handle fell apart.”
“Electrical problems experienced causing component failures.”
“Brake pads failed.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Volvo 965 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.