Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Volvo / 850 / 1993
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
002183683 VOLVO 850 1993 DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN PARKING GARAGE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
0000164917 VOLVO 850 1993 WHILE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE, IT WOULD UNLOCK WHEN LEANING FORWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *SLC
000158344 VOLVO 850 1993 During normal operation of vehicle, one of two factory installed "fog lamps" broke out of its holding bracket and started a fire, which burned the
001149082 VOLVO 850 1993 Back of integral child safety seat does not stay upright, and will fall backwards into storage compartment of vehicle. please provide any
001105419 VOLVO 850 1993 ONCE THE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP THE VEHICLE ACTS AS THOUGHT IT IS IN NEUTRAL. NLM
000104924 VOLVO 850 1993 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS UPON ACCELEATION. NLM
0000090046 VOLVO 850 1993 REPLACED 7 TIRES. TOO MANY FOR LOW MILES. VOLVO FRONT END CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR?*AK (TIRESIZE: 195/60VR15)
002087999 VOLVO 850 1993 DRIVER'S SIDE BELT WILL NOT ENGAGE, REAR LEFT BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE, REAR RIGHT BELT VERY HARD TO DISENGAGE.*AK
001065035 VOLVO 850 1993 Service dealer did not replace timing belt per volvo maintenance operations requirement - luckily the belt broke when i was stopped - 5 min prior i
0000028401 VOLVO 850 1993 CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHILED BLADES WERE REPLACED, THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING, AND THE HOOD LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED.*JB
0000028400 VOLVO 850 1993 CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHILED BLADES WERE REPLACED, THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING, AND THE HOOD LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED.*JB
001025676 VOLVO 850 1993 Fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank, dealer replaced the fuel pump, consumer states that close examination showed the plastic casing was
0000191417 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
0000182852 VOLVO 850 1993 PURCHASE CAR NEW WHEN DRIVING CAR LOSS POWER WHEN DRIVING OVER 60 THERE IS A NOISE. TT
994179581 VOLVO 850 1993 DURING NORMAL BRAKE APPLICATION PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO RESPONSE FROM THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. TT
995166525 VOLVO 850 1993 FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH, PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES AND BURNS TO HEAD AND ARMS. *AK
995166524 VOLVO 850 1993 FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES AND BURNS TO HEAD AND ARMS. TT
997121960 VOLVO 850 1993 Vehicle is very hard to steer in any direction. will not turn left or right w/o effort. took to dealer & informed the steering rack & pinion
996109867 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
994098270 VOLVO 850 1993 STEERING PUMP FAILURE.
999095406 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION WOULD STUMBLE WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING, THEN WOULD SLIP BADLY. *AK
0000094046 VOLVO 850 1993 Head lamp assembly - glass cracked from same corner location causing total failure requiring full replacement, front right and left head lamp assembly
998090785 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY
998090783 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY
999081233 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
999080122 VOLVO 850 1993 In 2/96 i had the engine replace/rebulit because of the belt broke. now 3 years later the engine need to be replace again for because the exhaust
999079831 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY
999079446 VOLVO 850 1993 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE ALSO SWITCHED TO "WINTER MODE" AT VARIOUS TIMES. *AK*AK
998078123 VOLVO 850 1993 STRUTS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO BREAK AND DETACH FROM WHEEL ASSEMBLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
996060168 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY.
996060009 VOLVO 850 1993 Air bag was supposedly found split when horn, steering column, and steering wheel was being replaced. volvo may be using poor quality components in
0000046426 VOLVO 850 1993 AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED.
0000046425 VOLVO 850 1993 DOOR HINGES LOOSENED.
0000046424 VOLVO 850 1993 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.
0000046423 VOLVO 850 1993 DRIVER'S SEAT MECHANISM FAILED.
997046413 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE GOES INTO A "WINTER MODE" DRIVING AT VARIOUS TIMES.
997041052 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.
997041051 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.
997041050 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.
0000027460 VOLVO 850 1993 THE PLASTIC GASOLINE TANK LEAKED GASOLINE. *SCC
996025787 VOLVO 850 1993 HORN FAILURE, ALSO AIR BAG SPLIT/REPLACED. *AK
996025786 VOLVO 850 1993 HORN FAILURE, ALSO AIR BAG SPLIT/REPLACED. *AK
996017743 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH
994007894 VOLVO 850 1993 ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON SNOWY ROAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE/LOSE CONTROL. *AK
993004625 VOLVO 850 1993 STEERING WHEEL JAMS WHEN MAKING TURNS OCCASIONALLY. *DH
003230752 VOLVO 850 1993 1993 volvo 850 glt has been just "turning off" during driving, 20-60 mph. never at idle. you must coast to the side of the road, turn the key off and
003217815 VOLVO 850 1993 NAR 05/21/2003. *MR DEFECTIVE ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP. *CB
003217333 VOLVO 850 1993 NAR 05/21/2003. *MR DEFECTIVE ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP. *CB
0000191433 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
002190401 VOLVO 850 1993 While driving at a low, both front air bags deployed without vehicle being in an accident. this resulted in driver being burnt on their neck and
002190390 VOLVO 850 1993 While driving at a low, both front air bags deployed without vehicle being in an accident. this resulted in driver being burnt on their neck and
002182525 VOLVO 850 1993 CONSUMER WAS JACKING VEHICLE UP AND JACK BROKE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
0000164927 VOLVO 850 1993 WHILE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE, IT WOULD UNLOCK WHEN LEANING FORWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *SLC
000158351 VOLVO 850 1993 During normal operation of vehicle, one of two factory installed "fog lamps" broke out of its holding bracket and started a fire, which burned the
001149089 VOLVO 850 1993 Back of integral child safety seat does not stay upright, and will fall backwards into storage compartment of vehicle. please provide any
001148960 VOLVO 850 1993 PASSENGER'S AIR BAG STICKS OUT FROM DASH BOARD. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK
001148953 VOLVO 850 1993 PASSENGER'S AIR BAG STICKS OUT FROM DASH BOARD. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK
000145425 VOLVO 850 1993 CONSUMER HAS TO USE THE SHIFT OVER RIDE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.*AK
000145418 VOLVO 850 1993 CONSUMER HAS TO USE THE SHIFT OVER RIDE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.*AK
0000129410 VOLVO 850 1993 GAS TANK IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL SENSOR CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
0000106686 VOLVO 850 1993 THERE IS FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL LINE .*AK CONSUMER STATES MECHANIC INSTALLED A SMALL HOSE CLAMP.*JB
0000103982 VOLVO 850 1993 VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED FAILURES WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH DRAGS AND CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR. *MJS
0000103981 VOLVO 850 1993 VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED FAILURES (WIRING, POWER DOOR LOCKS, HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION). *MJS
0000103980 VOLVO 850 1993 AIR CONDITIONER ODOR. *MJS
0000103979 VOLVO 850 1993 VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE ENGINE RELATED WORK. *MJS
002100272 VOLVO 850 1993 I replace the transmission at 99,000 and now at 27,000 on the orginal volvo replacement transmission i have to replace the second transmission. this
002100265 VOLVO 850 1993 I replace the transmission at 99,000 and now at 27,000 on the orginal volvo replacement transmission i have to replace the second transmission. this
0000090054 VOLVO 850 1993 REPLACED 7 TIRES. TOO MANY FOR LOW MILES. VOLVO FRONT END CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR?*AK (TIRESIZE: 195/60VR15)
0000090053 VOLVO 850 1993 REPLACED 7 TIRES. TOO MANY FOR LOW MILES. VOLVO FRONT END CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR?*AK (TIRESIZE: 195/60VR15)
0000090047 VOLVO 850 1993 REPLACED 7 TIRES. TOO MANY FOR LOW MILES. VOLVO FRONT END CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR?*AK (TIRESIZE: 195/60VR15)
001079711 VOLVO 850 1993 Engine keeps shutting down while driving, after an initial warm-up period. have taken it to the dealer service 4 times, but it has not been fixed. i
001066637 VOLVO 850 1993 TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A CAR THAT I SERVICED EVERY 3-5K MILES. *AK
001066631 VOLVO 850 1993 TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A CAR THAT I SERVICED EVERY 3-5K MILES. *AK
001065041 VOLVO 850 1993 Service dealer did not replace timing belt per volvo maintenance operations requirement - luckily the belt broke when i was stopped - 5 min prior i
000061313 VOLVO 850 1993 Potentially fatal design flaw discovered - air bag wiring has failed through poor design. according to dealer service, the air bag power wire has
000061307 VOLVO 850 1993 Potentially fatal design flaw discovered - air bag wiring has failed through poor design. according to dealer service, the air bag power wire has
000050891 VOLVO 850 1993 Manual transmission failure at a little over 100,000 miles. have contacted numerous volvo specialists, and was told that this is common on the 1993
0000028399 VOLVO 850 1993 CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHILED BLADES WERE REPLACED, THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING, AND THE HOOD LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED.*JB
001025680 VOLVO 850 1993 Consumer states that the air conditioner cycles off and on too frequently, dealer stated system was low on freon charge and inspected for leaks,
001025677 VOLVO 850 1993 Consumer states that the air conditioner cycles off and on too frequently, dealer stated system was low on freon charge and inspected for leaks,
0000022768 VOLVO 850 1993 THROTTLE STICKING. *AK
0000015920 VOLVO 850 1993 CONSUMER STATES HE HAS TO USE SHIFT OVERRIDE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK TO PUT IT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. *JB
0000187154 VOLVO 850 1993 THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WHILE GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
994179601 VOLVO 850 1993 DURING NORMAL BRAKE APPLICATION PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO RESPONSE FROM THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. TT
995172937 VOLVO 850 1993 IGNITION KEY CAN START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH. TT
995166896 VOLVO 850 1993 HAD A REAREND COLLISION THAT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER CAR, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
995166895 VOLVO 850 1993 HAD A REAREND COLLISION THAT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER CAR, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
995166876 VOLVO 850 1993 HAD A REAREND COLLISION THAT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER CAR, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
995166875 VOLVO 850 1993 HAD A REAREND COLLISION THAT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER CAR, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
999138873 VOLVO 850 1993 WHILE IN THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
996109879 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
0000106698 VOLVO 850 1993 THERE IS FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL LINE .*AK CONSUMER STATES MECHANIC INSTALLED A SMALL HOSE CLAMP.*JB
994098282 VOLVO 850 1993 STEERING PUMP FAILURE.
999095259 VOLVO 850 1993 1. auto trans failed with grinding/slippage. at my expense a rebuilt volvo trans installed in 2-99. about 6000 miles later again failure with
999095258 VOLVO 850 1993 1. auto trans failed with grinding/slippage. at my expense a rebuilt volvo trans installed in 2-99. about 6000 miles later again failure with
0000094057 VOLVO 850 1993 Head lamp assembly - glass cracked from same corner location causing total failure requiring full replacement, front right and left head lamp assembly
998090796 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY
998090794 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY
998090795 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY
998090784 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY
999081243 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
999080131 VOLVO 850 1993 In 2/96 i had the engine replace/rebulit because of the belt broke. now 3 years later the engine need to be replace again for because the exhaust
999080132 VOLVO 850 1993 In 2/96 i had the engine replace/rebulit because of the belt broke. now 3 years later the engine need to be replace again for because the exhaust
999080121 VOLVO 850 1993 In 2/96 i had the engine replace/rebulit because of the belt broke. now 3 years later the engine need to be replace again for because the exhaust
999079456 VOLVO 850 1993 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE ALSO SWITCHED TO "WINTER MODE" AT VARIOUS TIMES. *AK*AK
998078131 VOLVO 850 1993 STRUTS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO BREAK AND DETACH FROM WHEEL ASSEMBLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
998076743 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER. *AK
998076742 VOLVO 850 1993 NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER. *AK
996067227 VOLVO 850 1993 UNDERBODY WELD BROKE LOOSE, ALLOWING STRUT TOWER TO MOVE SEVERAL INCHES FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
996067219 VOLVO 850 1993 UNDERBODY WELD BROKE LOOSE, ALLOWING STRUT TOWER TO MOVE SEVERAL INCHES FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
996066470 VOLVO 850 1993 HUB BEARINGS FAILED.
996066461 VOLVO 850 1993 BELT TENSIONER FAILED.
996066462 VOLVO 850 1993 HUB BEARINGS FAILED.
996060176 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY.
0000060177 VOLVO 850 1993 SHOCKS ON BOTH SIDES OF TRUNK NO LONGER FUNCTION PROPERLY ALLOWING TRUNK TO CLOSE WITH GREAT FORCE.
0000060169 VOLVO 850 1993 SHOCKS ON BOTH SIDES OF TRUNK NO LONGER FUNCTION PROPERLY ALLOWING TRUNK TO CLOSE WITH GREAT FORCE.
996060017 VOLVO 850 1993 Air bag was supposedly found split when horn, steering column, and steering wheel was being replaced. volvo may be using poor quality components in
0000046431 VOLVO 850 1993 DRIVER'S SEAT MECHANISM FAILED.
0000046432 VOLVO 850 1993 AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED.
0000046433 VOLVO 850 1993 DOOR HINGES LOOSENED.
0000046434 VOLVO 850 1993 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.
997046421 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE GOES INTO A "WINTER MODE" DRIVING AT VARIOUS TIMES.
997041058 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.
997041059 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.
997041060 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.
996025795 VOLVO 850 1993 HORN FAILURE, ALSO AIR BAG SPLIT/REPLACED. *AK
996025794 VOLVO 850 1993 HORN FAILURE, ALSO AIR BAG SPLIT/REPLACED. *AK
996020204 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
996015805 VOLVO 850 1993 TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD
994007902 VOLVO 850 1993 ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON SNOWY ROAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE/LOSE CONTROL. *AK
993004633 VOLVO 850 1993 STEERING WHEEL JAMS WHEN MAKING TURNS OCCASIONALLY. *DH

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