Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Volvo / 850 / 1997
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
004290240 VOLVO 850 1997 ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILURE. *AK
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
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
004259024 VOLVO 850 1997 1997 VOLVO 850 MODEL ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS MAKING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION. *AK
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
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
003241789 VOLVO 850 1997 INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. *LA
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
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
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
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
0000214699 VOLVO 850 1997 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. *NLM
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
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
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
999165683 VOLVO 850 1997 BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED IN MARCH OF 1999, BATTERY HAD A 5 YEAR WARRANTY. AT THIS TIME BATTERY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK
002164081 VOLVO 850 1997 When vehicle is shifted in to gear, the vehicle will go in that direction without consumer pushing clutch and gas in, vehicle does this all the time,
002162309 VOLVO 850 1997 Vehicle was parked and running when it suddenly burst into flames and burned up. fire seems to have originated from the drivers seat. claim# 20-5456-
002162308 VOLVO 850 1997 Vehicle was parked and running when it suddenly burst into flames and burned up. fire seems to have originated from the drivers seat. claim# 20-5456-
001160348 VOLVO 850 1997 Exhaust fumes leaking into vehicle. vehicle been to dealer shop, and at independent repair shop on one occasion each. but, problem still
000115146 VOLVO 850 1997 When vehicle was put in reverse it did a 360* turn, causing consumer to fight with the steering wheel to maintain control. engine was racing, driver
0000101572 VOLVO 850 1997 There is a short in the abs ecu and there are numerous cases of this that can be found at www.brickboard.com a volvo owners webboard and you can
000100716 VOLVO 850 1997 Due to failure of this part i have had numerous wheel lock-ups and emergency braking. see "brickboard.com" under "850" for many reports of failures
000100715 VOLVO 850 1997 Due to failure of this part i have had numerous wheel lock-ups and emergency braking. see "brickboard.com" under "850" for many reports of failures
002096005 VOLVO 850 1997 PLASTIC ON CHILD SEAT LOCK CRACKED/ASSEMBLY FELL APART WITHOUT ANY STRESS OR TENSION BEING APPLIED TO IT.
001093108 VOLVO 850 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
0000093095 VOLVO 850 1997 Rubber boots fell off both front calipers, causing cylinder walls to rust and corride which, in turn, would not allow pistons to detract. dealer
002088457 VOLVO 850 1997 The wiring for the seat heater shorted, causing the ignition of a fire in the vehicle under the driver's seat. our volvo dealer described the cause
001086061 VOLVO 850 1997 The uniroyal factory representative that i recently spoke to by telephone was not concerned about the failure of all 4 of these tires that i purchased
001082830 VOLVO 850 1997 This is similar to prior complaints: 528520, 533799,848379,869541. when driving thru a puddle/in rain, at times, all dashboard indicator lights flash
001076351 VOLVO 850 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
001076350 VOLVO 850 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
0000075170 VOLVO 850 1997 LEFT HUB-BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT 44,490 MILES AND THEN HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 55,000. *AK
000056872 VOLVO 850 1997 Heated seat caught on fire; fire was put out by fire extinguisher from restaurant by which vehicle was stopped; fire damaged the seat, driver's side
000045581 VOLVO 850 1997 Air pump was initially replaced under warranty on 02/18/1999 (mileage 47462) and failed again 14 mos. latter (the car is now out of warranty). the
000045580 VOLVO 850 1997 Air pump was initially replaced under warranty on 02/18/1999 (mileage 47462) and failed again 14 mos. latter (the car is now out of warranty). the
0000022330 VOLVO 850 1997 CONSUMER STATED THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*NLM
999156358 VOLVO 850 1997 In rainy conditions braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability at all, and resulting in two crashes. dealer could not determine the
999151384 VOLVO 850 1997 While driving in hard rain consumer saw dash lights light up and the steering control failed and car cut off.after about thrity seconds the car
997151180 VOLVO 850 1997 There are bubbles within the front tires, and sometimes within the rears tire.consumer had the tires repaired 11 times. dealer can't determine the
997123754 VOLVO 850 1997 Both vehicles are the same models and years, but one vehicle is a sedan, and the other is wagon, # [xxx], while driving over large puddles water
0000074963 VOLVO 850 1997 ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH
0000074962 VOLVO 850 1997 TURN SIGINAL SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. YH
998074030 VOLVO 850 1997 AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. YH
0000072599 VOLVO 850 1997 THE BATTERY FAILED, ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC
0000071477 VOLVO 850 1997 TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH
998071316 VOLVO 850 1997 BATTERY DIED. YH
998044835 VOLVO 850 1997 When driving through puddles all of the dashboard lights come on and power steering deactivates,steering is possible but difficult. dealer installed
998044834 VOLVO 850 1997 When driving through puddles all of the dashboard lights come on and power steering deactivates,steering is possible but difficult. dealer installed
998044833 VOLVO 850 1997 When driving through puddles all of the dashboard lights come on and power steering deactivates,steering is possible but difficult. dealer installed
997040313 VOLVO 850 1997 DURING THE RAIN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP.
997040312 VOLVO 850 1997 DURING THE RAIN THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS UP.
997025029 VOLVO 850 1997 PERRELI (205/45-17) TIRES BLEW OUT, THE DESIGN AND SIZE FOR THIS VEHICLE IS INAPPROPRIATE.
997024913 VOLVO 850 1997 VEHICLE HAD WRONG SIZE/TYPE OF TIRES. THE TIRES ON VEHICLE WERE DESIGNED FOR ON RACETRACK DRIVING. *AK
0000022332 VOLVO 850 1997 CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPLACED.*NLM
0000022331 VOLVO 850 1997 THE RADIO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*NLM
003230495 VOLVO 850 1997 My car is a 1997 volvo 850. the abs warning light comes on intermittently. i am told by the dealer that there have been problems with the abs
003226013 VOLVO 850 1997 1997 volvo 850. the abs and tracs lights are on approx. 90% of the time while driving vehicle. when lights are on, brake pedal is very soft and
003225528 VOLVO 850 1997 1997 volvo 850. the abs and tracs lights are on approx. 90% of the time while driving vehicle. when lights are on, brake pedal is very soft and
003225405 VOLVO 850 1997 My abs light has been coming on and i got it checked at my mechanic and was informed of the reoccuring problem with the module on my make and year. i
003223507 VOLVO 850 1997 FALURE OF ABS CONTROL MODUAL FOR 1997 VOLVO 850 GLT. THERE ARE A HUGE AMOUT NOF FAILURES FOR 1996-1998 AND SHOULD BE A SAFTEY RECALL.*AK
003223022 VOLVO 850 1997 FALURE OF ABS CONTROL MODUAL FOR 1997 VOLVO 850 GLT. THERE ARE A HUGE AMOUT NOF FAILURES FOR 1996-1998 AND SHOULD BE A SAFTEY RECALL.*AK
0000222122 VOLVO 850 1997 Consumer's complaint regarding recall campaign 112. *mr (recall # 02v314000) the seat heater did not operate properly. the consumer received a
0000222121 VOLVO 850 1997 Consumer's complaint regarding recall campaign 112. *mr (recall # 02v314000) the seat heater did not operate properly. the consumer received a
003220568 VOLVO 850 1997 WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN THE FLOOR. *AK
003220567 VOLVO 850 1997 WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE HORN WILL NOT BLOW. *AK
0000218242 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
003216422 VOLVO 850 1997 I have been getting burned out light bulbs in my 1997 volvo for a long time and every time i go to the dealer i mentioned to them and they replaced
003211971 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
002208835 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
003204186 VOLVO 850 1997 THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED.*JB
002197258 VOLVO 850 1997 DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE ON 1997 VOLVO 850 T5
002197075 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
002170096 VOLVO 850 1997 dealer had found a crack on air distribution system, wich will not let heat to get onto floor level. consumer had noticed problem. please provide
002170094 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
002170086 VOLVO 850 1997 dealer had found a crack on air distribution system, wich will not let heat to get onto floor level. consumer had noticed problem. please provide
999165693 VOLVO 850 1997 BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED IN MARCH OF 1999, BATTERY HAD A 5 YEAR WARRANTY. AT THIS TIME BATTERY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK
002164091 VOLVO 850 1997 When vehicle is shifted in to gear, the vehicle will go in that direction without consumer pushing clutch and gas in, vehicle does this all the time,
002162319 VOLVO 850 1997 Vehicle was parked and running when it suddenly burst into flames and burned up. fire seems to have originated from the drivers seat. claim# 20-5456-
002162318 VOLVO 850 1997 Vehicle was parked and running when it suddenly burst into flames and burned up. fire seems to have originated from the drivers seat. claim# 20-5456-
001160355 VOLVO 850 1997 Exhaust fumes leaking into vehicle. vehicle been to dealer shop, and at independent repair shop on one occasion each. but, problem still
000115153 VOLVO 850 1997 When vehicle was put in reverse it did a 360* turn, causing consumer to fight with the steering wheel to maintain control. engine was racing, driver
000114923 VOLVO 850 1997 While in driveway in park, put car in reverse and it started spinning madly in reverse, turning in circles, and engine was racing really high.
000114916 VOLVO 850 1997 While in driveway in park, put car in reverse and it started spinning madly in reverse, turning in circles, and engine was racing really high.
0000103796 VOLVO 850 1997 There is a design defect with the rear seat belts,the locking clips/buckles are so close together that it is easy for rear seat passenger to
002103646 VOLVO 850 1997 ABS TRACTION LOCK LIGHT /UNIT DEFECTIVE. BRAKE INTERMITTENT. DT
002103639 VOLVO 850 1997 ABS TRACTION LOCK LIGHT /UNIT DEFECTIVE. BRAKE INTERMITTENT. DT
0000102776 VOLVO 850 1997 Abs control module fails each time the car is driven. this failure causes momentary loss of braking and is a serious safety issue. www.brickboard.
002102607 VOLVO 850 1997 Issue my abs control block motor operated for 30-40 seconds recently while traveling at 25-30 mph with no abs/trax lites illuminated. (buzzing sound
0000101579 VOLVO 850 1997 There is a short in the abs ecu and there are numerous cases of this that can be found at www.brickboard.com a volvo owners webboard and you can
000100723 VOLVO 850 1997 Due to failure of this part i have had numerous wheel lock-ups and emergency braking. see "brickboard.com" under "850" for many reports of failures
000100722 VOLVO 850 1997 Due to failure of this part i have had numerous wheel lock-ups and emergency braking. see "brickboard.com" under "850" for many reports of failures
002100438 VOLVO 850 1997 INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. NLM
002096012 VOLVO 850 1997 PLASTIC ON CHILD SEAT LOCK CRACKED/ASSEMBLY FELL APART WITHOUT ANY STRESS OR TENSION BEING APPLIED TO IT.
001093115 VOLVO 850 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
0000093102 VOLVO 850 1997 Rubber boots fell off both front calipers, causing cylinder walls to rust and corride which, in turn, would not allow pistons to detract. dealer
002088472 VOLVO 850 1997 Previously reported driver's seat fire in odi #758194 - i simply want to cross-reference odi #'s 734813 and 560677 which have the same fact pattern.
002088465 VOLVO 850 1997 Previously reported driver's seat fire in odi #758194 - i simply want to cross-reference odi #'s 734813 and 560677 which have the same fact pattern.
001086068 VOLVO 850 1997 The uniroyal factory representative that i recently spoke to by telephone was not concerned about the failure of all 4 of these tires that i purchased
001082837 VOLVO 850 1997 This is similar to prior complaints: 528520, 533799,848379,869541. when driving thru a puddle/in rain, at times, all dashboard indicator lights flash
001080438 VOLVO 850 1997 The headlight switch on the vehicle failed. this is a recall item under nhtsa campaign id number 99v235000. in addition, the vehicle in question was
001080431 VOLVO 850 1997 The headlight switch on the vehicle failed. this is a recall item under nhtsa campaign id number 99v235000. in addition, the vehicle in question was
001076357 VOLVO 850 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
0000074964 VOLVO 850 1997 BATTERY IS DEAD. YH
000056878 VOLVO 850 1997 Heated seat caught on fire; fire was put out by fire extinguisher from restaurant by which vehicle was stopped; fire damaged the seat, driver's side
000056416 VOLVO 850 1997 Driver seatback frame broke when accelerating from stop sign. seat did not entirely collapse, but seat does wobble now and makes clunking noises.
000045587 VOLVO 850 1997 Air pump was initially replaced under warranty on 02/18/1999 (mileage 47462) and failed again 14 mos. latter (the car is now out of warranty). the
000045586 VOLVO 850 1997 Air pump was initially replaced under warranty on 02/18/1999 (mileage 47462) and failed again 14 mos. latter (the car is now out of warranty). the
000029243 VOLVO 850 1997 Rear seat belt, which secures the infant seat in the middle of the back seat, becomes inadvertently disconnected , when the passenger sitting on the
002027645 VOLVO 850 1997 The consumer was pulling out of the driveway and noticed that the vehicle was not shifting from first gear into second. the consumer took the vehicle
002027642 VOLVO 850 1997 The consumer was pulling out of the driveway and noticed that the vehicle was not shifting from first gear into second. the consumer took the vehicle
002027641 VOLVO 850 1997 The consumer was pulling out of the driveway and noticed that the vehicle was not shifting from first gear into second. the consumer took the vehicle
0000026865 VOLVO 850 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS REPLACED.*JB
0000026864 VOLVO 850 1997 Consumer states vehicle has experienced numerous tire blowouts, consumer has replaced a set of tires each year, (no other tire info given)consumer
0000026863 VOLVO 850 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS REPLACED.*JB
0000026860 VOLVO 850 1997 Consumer states vehicle has experienced numerous tire blowouts, consumer has replaced a set of tires each year, (no other tire info given)consumer
0000022335 VOLVO 850 1997 THE RADIO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*NLM
0000022329 VOLVO 850 1997 The vehicle was running for 3-5 minutes with the seat heater on when the left front seat bottom heater caught fire, the invesigator reported that
999156378 VOLVO 850 1997 In rainy conditions braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability at all, and resulting in two crashes. dealer could not determine the
0000151536 VOLVO 850 1997 WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES THERE WAS A LOUD SOUND WHEN SHE MADE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
999151403 VOLVO 850 1997 While driving in hard rain consumer saw dash lights light up and the steering control failed and car cut off.after about thrity seconds the car
999151383 VOLVO 850 1997 While driving in hard rain consumer saw dash lights light up and the steering control failed and car cut off.after about thrity seconds the car
0000139619 VOLVO 850 1997 Volvo put the wrong tires on vehicle. they are high performance race tires instead of road tires. whenever hitting a bump, a bubble forms in the
997110935 VOLVO 850 1997 Third brake light is not working, blinkers do not come on intermittently, and dashboard light does not come on to warn her that the third brake light
0000102769 VOLVO 850 1997 Abs control module fails each time the car is driven. this failure causes momentary loss of braking and is a serious safety issue. www.brickboard.
0000074970 VOLVO 850 1997 TURN SIGINAL SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. YH

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