Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
4 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
146,744 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 to 1997 model years. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid: 1; Structure:Body:Bumpers: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1998: 1; 2000: 1; 2006: 1; 2015: 1
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
THERE WAS A CRACK IN POWER STEERING HOSE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, RENDERING VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. DEALER WAS REPAIRING VEHICLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 872704 at NHTSA ↗
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1995: 2; 1996: 1; 1997: 1
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
4 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1992 | 1993 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10778195 · 145,488 miTL* 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 REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,488. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10150115 · 148,000 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, AND THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE DRIPPING OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL FAIL. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FUEL RAIL MUST BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP STATED A NEW FUEL RAIL HAD BEEN MANUFACTURED AND THERE WAS NOW A BUFFER FOR THE FUEL RAIL. THE LEADK RESULTED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NEWLY DESIGNED FUEL RAIL WHICH THE DEALER WILL INSTALL FOR $340.00. UPDATED 03/03/06. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 872704THERE WAS A CRACK IN POWER STEERING HOSE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, RENDERING VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. DEALER WAS REPAIRING VEHICLE.*AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body:Door | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Too few reports for a range | 145,488 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10778195 · 145,488 miTL* 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 REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,488. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | Too few reports for a range | 148,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10150115 · 148,000 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, AND THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE DRIPPING OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL FAIL. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FUEL RAIL MUST BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP STATED A NEW FUEL RAIL HAD BEEN MANUFACTURED AND THERE WAS NOW A BUFFER FOR THE FUEL RAIL. THE LEADK RESULTED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NEWLY DESIGNED FUEL RAIL WHICH THE DEALER WILL INSTALL FOR $340.00. UPDATED 03/03/06. |
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1996: 1 complaints · 1997: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System | Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid | Structure:Body:Bumpers | Structure:Body:Door |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
2 patterns with matching reports.
1 mentions · 25.0% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
THERE WAS A CRACK IN POWER STEERING HOSE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, RENDERING VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. DEALER WAS REPAIRING VEHICLE.*AK
\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b1 mentions · 25.0% of complaints
Median mileage: 145,488 mi (1 usable records).
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 REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,488.
\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b