Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Volvo / 850
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007124902 VOLVO 850 1997 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850. the headlights would not illuminate when the vehicle was started. the headlights would also not dim when the
007113937 VOLVO 850 1996 Heat generated in the engine compartment causes abs control module and traction control module to fail in my '96 volvo 850r. as of today, there's 3
007113936 VOLVO 850 1996 Heat generated in the engine compartment causes abs control module and traction control module to fail in my '96 volvo 850r. as of today, there's 3
007109219 VOLVO 850 1994 Tl*the contact owns a 1994 volvo 850. the vehicle check strap has failed and is causing the metal to wear out and damage the hinges. the failure is
007108438 VOLVO 850 1995 Tl*the contact owns a 1995 volvo 850. he noticed a gas smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. he stated that gas leaks from the gas tank when he
007104987 VOLVO 850 1996 Customer states that she began to detect creaking sounds every time she opened and closed the front door on the driver' side**cc the consumer was
007104986 VOLVO 850 1996 Customer states that she began to detect creaking sounds every time she opened and closed the front door on the driver' side**cc the consumer was
006089948 VOLVO 850 1994 Drivers side wiper does not clear windshield. they say to tighten nut but it no longer works. i would have to replace total assembly. i was told this
006086246 VOLVO 850 1997 1. loss of acceleration and sometimes stalling during freeway transition from on ramp to freeway and or during left turning against traffic. 2. the
006086245 VOLVO 850 1997 1. loss of acceleration and sometimes stalling during freeway transition from on ramp to freeway and or during left turning against traffic. 2. the
006082985 VOLVO 850 1993 1993 volvo 850glt engine stalls without warning. newspaper ad said 1999 through 2001, c70,s60,s80,v70 & v70xc. the 850 was never mentioned.
006076882 VOLVO 850 1997 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph on a city street, the vehicle was involved in a front impact collision and the airbags did not deploy.
006076838 VOLVO 850 1997 The trac off light comes on on my 1997 volvo 850 glt turbo wagon. apparently, the trac, no longer works and i have to pay hundreds of dollars to get
006075378 VOLVO 850 1996 DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
006067242 VOLVO 850 1996 Dt*: the contact stated the driver side seat belt will not come out of the retractor. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was
006067238 VOLVO 850 1996 Dt*: the contact stated the driver side seat belt will not come out of the retractor. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was
006059314 VOLVO 850 1993 Good evening;this is more of a question about a potential vehicle that i would like to purchase. i am interested in purchasing a 1993 volvo 850 4 door
006059313 VOLVO 850 1993 Good evening;this is more of a question about a potential vehicle that i would like to purchase. i am interested in purchasing a 1993 volvo 850 4 door
005050036 VOLVO 850 1995 My wife & daughter smelled smoke while driving on a neighborhood street. it seemed to be coming from under the driver's seat. they stopped the
003045514 VOLVO 850 1994 Dt: the contact stated vehicle was leaking oil but he was unsure where it was coming from. the dealership suggested changing the master cylinder and
003045513 VOLVO 850 1994 Dt: the contact stated vehicle was leaking oil but he was unsure where it was coming from. the dealership suggested changing the master cylinder and
003045512 VOLVO 850 1994 Dt: the contact stated vehicle was leaking oil but he was unsure where it was coming from. the dealership suggested changing the master cylinder and
005041646 VOLVO 850 1997 Car would not start - appeared to be dead battery - replaced battery - car started, next day car battery dead - jumped battery, car started-2 hours
005041018 VOLVO 850 1995 Driver side windshield wiper blades no longer contacts glass because motor spindle axis has become misaligned forcing wiper arm up. suspect that
005039817 VOLVO 850 1994 My 1994 850 volvo station wagon would suddenly loose power and stall. i brought the car to my volvo mechanic ( an unauthorized dealer) who tried 3
005036634 VOLVO 850 1996 > my family received a notice from volvo cars of north america, via us mail, dated february 2005 > notice explains that: "in certain cases,
005035043 VOLVO 850 1994 I am having problems with my car cutting off while driving. strangely, first it started out cutting off whenever i would make a right turn. the car
003034781 VOLVO 850 1994 1994 850 glt volvo was total destroyed by fire. *mr the consumer was driving the vehicle when the seat felt hot, then it begun to smoke and smelled
004033339 VOLVO 850 1994 Dt:the contact owns a 1994 volvo 850. the vehicle will stall while driving he has had the vehicle serviced numerous times and the mechanic cannot
005033248 VOLVO 850 1994 Dt: the owner noticed after delivery of vehicle that there was no change in the mileage. the gauge would read how fast the owner was traveling, but
005033162 VOLVO 850 1997 Heating and cooling fan started coming on, 7/7/2003, car over heated 10/04, dealer replaced fan at my cost. shift over drive light came on 12/04
005032451 VOLVO 850 1994 Recently read an article in usa today about volvo's stalling, losing speed and etc. that perfectly describes my problem with my 1994 volvo 850 sedan
005032304 VOLVO 850 1993 i have a 1993 volvo 850. it has been stalling while driving at high speeds, low speeds, for over 10 years. no one has ever fixed the problem.
005031197 VOLVO 850 1995 Dt: received manufacturer's recall s139032105, took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. after an emission test was done vehicle did not pass
005031140 VOLVO 850 1994 Dt: while he was in a parking lot the front passenger wheel fell off. the bolts that held the front assembly broke off, and the axle broke. dealer
005031139 VOLVO 850 1994 Dt: while he was in a parking lot the front passenger wheel fell off. the bolts that held the front assembly broke off, and the axle broke. dealer
005029935 VOLVO 850 1996 At 49,706 miles the dealer replaced the air conditioner evaporator under warrenty. approximately 32,000 miles later it had to be replaced again at a
005028317 VOLVO 850 1996 Dt: caller received a recall letter but the consumer feels the dealer did not repair the problem. the manufacturers recall #140 and the nhtsa recall
005027056 VOLVO 850 1996 Suddenly, headlights and dash lights fail to operate when switch is in either headlight "on" position. when set in parking light position, dash and
005025509 VOLVO 850 1996 Abs control unit failure on 96 volvo 850 with just over 60,000 miles on it. abs light comes on due to failure in unit. failure is a result of cracks
005025007 VOLVO 850 1994 LTR FM OWNER OF A VOLVO WHO REPAIRED LINK IN THE GAS TANK SEAL. CONSUMER SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT REPAIR COVERED BY RECALL.*MR *NM
004024230 VOLVO 850 1997 ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE ON 1987 VOLVO 850
005021981 VOLVO 850 1997 SEAT BELT RETRATOR ON BACK PASSENGER SEAT IS STUCK. THE SEAT BELT CANNOT BE USED.
005019324 VOLVO 850 1995 Consumer received a recall notice for 1995 volvo 850 in which she sold. consumer wants the new owner contacted in reference to the recall.***no
005017428 VOLVO 850 1997 Headlights failed while on highway. headlight switch did not work. i phoned volvo to honor the recall nhtsa campaign id number : 99v235000. volvo
004015071 VOLVO 850 1996 Vehicle was parked in the garage, once the consumer tried to start it, it would not start. the automobile club came and jumped the vehicle.
005014089 VOLVO 850 1994 1. seats felt very hot to the point of burning. had to turn heater off. . burned holes in both seats and in coat of passenger. 3. seat heaters
005013069 VOLVO 850 1995 Upon starting the vehicle, and backing out the drive way, consumer saw smoke, seemed to be coming from under driver's seat. consumer then went into
005010053 VOLVO 850 1995 While attempting to start the vehicle it caught fire in the engine compartment without warning. the consumer states that there was excessive fuel
004009623 VOLVO 850 1996 I own two vovo 850s. one is a 1993 volvo 850 glt and the other is a 1996 volvo 850 turbo wagon. the air conditioner in both cars developed leaks in
004008266 VOLVO 850 1996 After starting the vehicle the abs warning light illuminated and stayed on until the vehicle was shut off. dealership was notified, but did not
005007078 VOLVO 850 1997 This complaint applies to two years of the same model 850 volvo,a 1994 and a1997t. both cars had main oil seal failures. the 1994 car was a high
004004414 VOLVO 850 1994 On june 1, 2004, my 1994 volvo 850 was leaking gas on my driveway. the car was towed to volvo village in clearwater for repair and they replaced the
004314390 VOLVO 850 1997 I have a 1997 volvo model 850 t-5 that i was driving during a snow and ice storm when the heater/blower stopped working for no reason, thus causing
004314345 VOLVO 850 1997 I was driving to work, 7:30 a.m., clear sunny cold day. traveling 55 mph on i 190 extension near o'hare airport in chgo. the srs light came on my
004309279 VOLVO 850 1993 Srs light is on. brought to lovering volvo and they advised the whole system needs to be replaced at a cost of $1200. in reading past complaints
004305351 VOLVO 850 1994 While the vehicle was parked and the emergency parking brake engaged. the vehicle commenced to roll into the consumer. the consumer jump into the
002301908 VOLVO 850 1997 Abs light coming on and staying on repeatedly. after numerous resets by my volvo repair shop, they determined that the abs traction control computer
003301907 VOLVO 850 1997 Abs traction controller failure on my 1997 volov 850 requiring replacement costing approx. $750. the repair shop i use works exclusively on volvos
004299549 VOLVO 850 1996 While driving abs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer
004298361 VOLVO 850 1997 I have a 1997 volvo 850r that is currently experiencing problems with the abs/tracs system - the lights came on for the abs and the tracs system. in
004296421 VOLVO 850 1995 GAS WAS LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND DUE TO HEAT SHIELD BEING PUNCTURED. *AK
004294008 VOLVO 850 1997 While driving 50 mph vehicle accelerated to 75 mph. as the consumer had to engage the vehicle into nettle in order to stop. *ak it was later
004292389 VOLVO 850 1993 THE ENGINE WILL CEASE SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING.*AK
004290799 VOLVO 850 1995 I purchased a used vehicle and filled the tank full until auto pump kicked off, drove less than 1 mile home and parked in the garge. the next morning
004290798 VOLVO 850 1995 I purchased a used vehicle and filled the tank full until auto pump kicked off, drove less than 1 mile home and parked in the garge. the next morning
004290240 VOLVO 850 1997 ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILURE. *AK
004288831 VOLVO 850 1996 While applying the brakes the abs brake light appeared on the dashboard, and remained on. following that the brake pedal went to the floor. this
004286870 VOLVO 850 1996 Rear middle seat belt will not extend, result in inoperable seat belts. *ak the seat belt for the integrated child seat would not extend to allow
004286630 VOLVO 850 1995 CONSUMER SAW/SMELLED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
004285369 VOLVO 850 1996 I own a 1996 volvo 850 glt station wagon with 72,500 miles. the fuel tank cracked and developed a leak from the foward heat shield mount on the gas
0000281862 VOLVO 850 1996 A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. *AK
003280921 VOLVO 850 1996 1996 volvo 850 turbo evaporator on air conditioner unit failed at about 60,000 miles. car was purchased used in 2000 with only 34,000 miles on it.
003277090 VOLVO 850 1997 Integrated booster seat broke apart at hinge linking seat to seat-back (seat belt functioned, but only to hold the integrated booster seat in place
003277089 VOLVO 850 1997 Integrated booster seat broke apart at hinge linking seat to seat-back (seat belt functioned, but only to hold the integrated booster seat in place
003275488 VOLVO 850 1996 1996 volvo 850's are plagued with rear main seal failures which cause oil to leak onto clutches as well as on to the exhaust systems, creating the
003275487 VOLVO 850 1996 1996 volvo 850's are plagued with rear main seal failures which cause oil to leak onto clutches as well as on to the exhaust systems, creating the
003275077 VOLVO 850 1995 The front seats have broken three times. the band that keeps the backs in position either fails and the seat will not return to a previous position
003275076 VOLVO 850 1995 The front seats have broken three times. the band that keeps the backs in position either fails and the seat will not return to a previous position
003275075 VOLVO 850 1995 The front seats have broken three times. the band that keeps the backs in position either fails and the seat will not return to a previous position
003273922 VOLVO 850 1996 EXHAUST: CATALYTIC CONVERTEWR FAILED/PLUGGED UP. TRANSMISSION: SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON ON SHIFTER LOCKED UP.
003273921 VOLVO 850 1996 EXHAUST: CATALYTIC CONVERTEWR FAILED/PLUGGED UP. TRANSMISSION: SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON ON SHIFTER LOCKED UP.
0000270922 VOLVO 850 1996 Consumer own a 1996 volvo 850 and it experienced a substantial gas leak from he gas storage tank itself. mr. john abbott answered by phone. *ph *
004270037 VOLVO 850 1996 I'm reporting the fuel tank on our 1996 volvo 850, vin no. [xxx], calif. lic. [xxx], mileage 93238. the fuel tank started leaking around march 27,
004268145 VOLVO 850 1996 Steady gas leak from gasoline fuel storage tank on 1996 volvo 850 sedan. leak from tank itself confirmed by independent garage who regularly serviced
004266602 VOLVO 850 1995 When shutting both frontal doors consumer noticed that the door hinges broke from the frame of the vehicle. this was causing the doors not to close.
004265675 VOLVO 850 1996 CAR VIBRATES AND A LOUD RESONANCE IS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT 30 MPH OR BELOW. *NM
004265118 VOLVO 850 1996 GAS TANK LEAKS. *AK
0000261476 VOLVO 850 1997 Driver's seat heater did not operate. front passenger's side seat heater was repaired under recall 02v314000, but consumer must pay to get the
0000260104 VOLVO 850 1994 WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED. *AK
003260039 VOLVO 850 1995 CONSUMER'S HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SEATS FABRIC CONTAINED THE FIRE. *AK *NM
004259024 VOLVO 850 1997 1997 VOLVO 850 MODEL ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS MAKING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION. *AK
001258356 VOLVO 850 1994 VOLVO 850 (1994) FAILURE OF ABS BRAKING. *JB
004257885 VOLVO 850 1996 Rear main seal failure, which appears to be a common occurrence with this particular vehicle, presents fire hazard and calls durability reputation of
0000257059 VOLVO 850 1997 Windshield wipers quit working while in use. the arm fell off. windshield wiper motor was replaced. also, the power steering rack needed to be
0000257058 VOLVO 850 1997 Windshield wipers quit working while in use. the arm fell off. windshield wiper motor was replaced. also, the power steering rack needed to be
0000254636 VOLVO 850 1997 VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW TO IDLE WHEN ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE IT'S NOT ON RECALL. *AK *MR
003252224 VOLVO 850 1996 Seat heaters were replaced due to recall, but heaters malfunctioned after replacement. dealer won't take responsibility. *la the consumer received
003251842 VOLVO 850 1996 1996 volvo 850 wagon tailgate hydraulic hinge jack. jack repeatedly failed to hold up the tailgate when tempersture drops below 52 degree, or while
003251052 VOLVO 850 1996 Hairline crack in circuit board on vehicle computer makes abs and tracs braking system inoperative. this is an intermittent problem and goes off if
003250819 VOLVO 850 1997 1997 volvo 850r. gradual increase in frequency of intermittent problem where abs and tracs lights illuminate and then go off. there seem to be so
999247738 VOLVO 850 1996 THE DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY.*AK
000246495 VOLVO 850 1996 BAD ABS MODULE. *LA
003241803 VOLVO 850 1996 DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE MADE NOISES. TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP & WAS INFORMED THAT HINGES WOULD NEED TO BE WELDED BACK ON. *LA
003241789 VOLVO 850 1997 INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. *LA
003238713 VOLVO 850 1996 Fuel system, gasoline storage smell of fuel fumes present at all times while operating vehicle when filling tank, fuel leaks from top of fuel tank
0000237778 VOLVO 850 1996 Consumer noticed an odd smell inside of vehicle while traveling. consumer pulled vehicle over and noticed smoke coming from under hood and a fire.
003237775 VOLVO 850 1996 THE FUEL TANK SPLIT AT THE SEAM OVER THE EXHAUST PIPE. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
998236688 VOLVO 850 1997 Seat belts front they are very short and hit the driver in the neck i am 5 6 and heavy and have to use the extension. i do not think the seat
003236165 VOLVO 850 1996 The abs and tracs off idiot lamps turn on and off intermittently in my 850. i can be driving around on dry pavement with very little throttle input,
003235849 VOLVO 850 1995 Abs/tracks system failure on both 1995, 850 and 1998, v70. when abs/track light(s) comes on, no abs/track. left front weel may pull when braking on
003233984 VOLVO 850 1997 Abs/traction control module faulty...cost us $700 to repair...according to our volvo dealer, volvo is aware that this problem has occurred in a lot of
003233563 VOLVO 850 1993 Failed transmission after 45,000 miles. extended warranty replaced it. failed control switch for air conditioning a/c and evaporator unit at 135,000
003233562 VOLVO 850 1993 Failed transmission after 45,000 miles. extended warranty replaced it. failed control switch for air conditioning a/c and evaporator unit at 135,000
000228102 VOLVO 850 1996 1996 850 volvo wagon abs brake failure. the abs brake computer periodically turns itself off (the abs dash light comes on). this wouldn't be too bad
003227376 VOLVO 850 1996 Abs computer failure, abs and traction control light on, abs fails to function at all. tsb on wire crimp done allready. please do something about this
003227375 VOLVO 850 1996 Abs computer failure, abs and traction control light on, abs fails to function at all. tsb on wire crimp done allready. please do something about this
002226114 VOLVO 850 1997 PRIOR TO BEING NOTIFIED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SEAT HEATER, RECALL 02 V 314 000, THE DEFECT ACCRUED AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
0000223448 VOLVO 850 1994 The high pressure fuel return line at the front top of engine has slowly deteriorated. consumer feels if it breaks a fire could start.*ak *cb *nlm
0000221637 VOLVO 850 1997 Consumer's complaint regarding recall campaign 112. *mr (recall # 02v314000) the seat heater did not operate properly. the consumer received a
0000221636 VOLVO 850 1997 Consumer's complaint regarding recall campaign 112. *mr (recall # 02v314000) the seat heater did not operate properly. the consumer received a
0000217760 VOLVO 850 1997 The rear driver and passenger windows have a gap in the window track. a child's finger was pinched,as a result of the gapwhile the window was being
003217757 VOLVO 850 1996 Intermittent and ongoing problem when applying brakes. the pedal would go to the floor, causing pulsation, and extended stopping distance. vehicle
0000214699 VOLVO 850 1997 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. *NLM
0000213078 VOLVO 850 1996 The consumer received a recall notice #02v314000 , electrical seat heater, in march of 2003. the consumer has made several appointments to have to
003212444 VOLVO 850 1994 THE GAS TANK LEAKED. *JB
003211389 VOLVO 850 1996 I own a 1996 volvo 850 turbo. abs module failed to work. there are similar problems reported by other owners. the failure rate appears to be high for
0000209816 VOLVO 850 1996 ABS AND "TRAC OFF" LIGHTS CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROL UNIT.*AK *JB *TS
002208356 VOLVO 850 1997 The abs control unit on my 1997 volvo 850 has an internal short or loose connection as told by the dealership. if you do research into this matter on
003208319 VOLVO 850 1995 Volvo 850 anti-lock brake system hydraulic modulator pump developed a significant fluid leak (3-6 oz per day, or greater). this part is non-
003208204 VOLVO 850 1996 Rear main seal failure causing oil to leak over underside of car, including exhaust, potentially causing fire. numerous other owners have reported the
003207956 VOLVO 850 1996 I noticed an odd noise which sounded like something rolling around in the back of the car, but nothing was. at time of state inspection, i alerted
003207955 VOLVO 850 1996 I noticed an odd noise which sounded like something rolling around in the back of the car, but nothing was. at time of state inspection, i alerted
002205321 VOLVO 850 1996 This isn't safety related, but emission's problem. started latter part of nov.,2002. tech hasn't been able to make satisfactory repair to date. auto
003204779 VOLVO 850 1996 Mechanic informed owner that ac evaporator needs to be replaced and that r7r requires removal of dash. estimated cost is $2,000. ac only used
003203107 VOLVO 850 1995 THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT FROM ITS POSITION.*JB *TS
003199171 VOLVO 850 1996 1996 VOLVO 850 - DRIVERS SIDE SEAT, HOLE BURNED IN SEAT DUE TO HEATED SEAT FAILURE.
002198046 VOLVO 850 1996 Consumer stated vehicle's fuel tank has a leak and if filled over 12 gallons it will leak fuel, which can result in a fire. dealer notified. ts *tt
002196794 VOLVO 850 1997 DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE ON 1997 VOLVO 850 T5
002196793 VOLVO 850 1997 DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE ON 1997 VOLVO 850 T5
002196610 VOLVO 850 1997 I own a 1997 volvo 850 glt. it has a problem with the abs computer, according to the dealer. when i purchased the car i got the extended warranty
001193569 VOLVO 850 1996 ABS/TRACS MODULE DEFECTIVE
0000191416 VOLVO 850 1993 Engine mount replaced, belt tensioner replaced, gear shift box locked up and gear could not be changed unless gear shift override pressed, winter
0000191415 VOLVO 850 1993 Engine mount replaced, belt tensioner replaced, gear shift box locked up and gear could not be changed unless gear shift override pressed, winter
002187416 VOLVO 850 1996 Consumer states that air conditioner evaporator was replaced and the odometer is not working properly. dealer has been notified. please provide
002183683 VOLVO 850 1993 DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN PARKING GARAGE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
002177220 VOLVO 850 1995 The air bag deployed while driver was sitting in the vehicle with the engine off. the dealer was contacted. the inspectors for volvo stated there was
002171695 VOLVO 850 1995 ANITLOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING AT 68MPH, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN,WHEEL LOCKED, AND CAR SPAN OUT OF CONTROL.*AK
999171567 VOLVO 850 1995 HAD TO REPLACE AND SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM 5 TIMES, MECHANIC HAS NOT FOUND SOLUTION FOR MALFUNCTION. *AK
002170084 VOLVO 850 1997 After noticing a strong smell of fuel consumer took vehicle to dealer . dealer found that leakage was coming from fuel lines, wich had to be

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