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1997 VOLVO 850 in San Diego, CA
Seat belt retrator on back passenger seat is stuck. the seat belt cannot be used.
1995 VOLVO 850 in Memphis, TN
Consumer received a recall notice for 1995 volvo 850 in which she sold. consumer wants the new owner contacted in reference to the recall.** answer required***. before the consumer sold the vehicle she complained of a gas odor, but the ...
1997 VOLVO 850 in Springfield, MA
Headlights failed while on highway. headlight switch did not work. i phoned volvo to honor the recall nhtsa campaign id number : 99v235000. volvo informed me this volvo did not qualify.
1994 VOLVO 850 in Storrs, CT
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 replaced. one about two years ago by volvo dealer. part was not returned. other heater r...
1996 VOLVO 850 in Saint Louis, MO
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. consumer proceeded to the dealer, and was told the battery needed to be replaced, and it was rep...
1995 VOLVO 850 in Medford, NJ
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 the house to get water. upon returning to the vehicle it was engulfed in smoke, and fire.
1996 VOLVO 850 in Arlington, VA
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 the evaporators. the 1996 car developed the leak in 2003. i had it replaced in 2004 for ...
1995 VOLVO 850 in Blue Island, IL
While attempting to start the vehicle it caught fire in the engine compartment without warning. the consumer states that there was excessive fuel leakage. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information.
1997 VOLVO 850 in Yellow Springs, OH
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 mileage car with about 180,000 miles it started leaking at 150,000 miles and progressively got ...
1996 VOLVO 850 in East Haddam, CT
After starting the vehicle the abs warning light illuminated and stayed on until the vehicle was shut off. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1994 VOLVO 850 in Clearwater, FL
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 gas tank. i paid $790. i learned on 2/1/05 that there was a recall for volvo 850 for the...
1997 VOLVO 850 in Concord, NH
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 considerable drain on my driving reflexes and being able to see since the windows all starte...
1997 VOLVO 850 in Park Ridge, IL
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 dashboard (which i've never seen before) and an instant later the passenger side airbag expl...
1996 VOLVO 850 in Wakefield, RI
Seat heaters were replaced due to recall, but heaters malfunctioned after replacement. dealer won't take responsibility. the consumer received recall 02v314000. the driver and passenger seat heaters were fully functional and the consu...
1993 VOLVO 850 in Nashua, NH
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 listed on this sight, i see quite a few aribag problems, one being that the wires are crossed...
1994 VOLVO 850 in Asheville, NC
While the vehicle was parked and the emergency parking brake engaged. the vehicle commenced to roll into the consumer. the consumer jump into the trunk while the vehicle continued to roll down the street until it ran into another vehicle. ...
1997 VOLVO 850 in Northfield, IL
Abs traction controller failure on my 1997 volov 850 requiring replacement costing approx. $750. the repair shop i use works exclusively on volvos and has indicated to me that they have on average one such failure and customer repair each ...
1997 VOLVO 850 in Northfield, IL
Abs light coming on and staying on repeatedly. after numerous resets by my volvo repair shop, they determined that the abs traction control computer module had failed. the unit had to be replaced at a cost to me of $642.93. the repair sh...
1997 VOLVO 850 in Boxborough, MA
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 researching my problem it has become apparent that the 850 volvo is known for failures to ...
1996 VOLVO 850 in Williamstown, NJ
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 for inspection. mechanic determined that abs pump motor needed to be replaced.
1993 VOLVO 850 in Tigard, OR
Nar 05/21/2003. defective antilock brake pump.
1995 VOLVO 850 in Wildwood, MO
Gas was leaking onto the ground due to heat shield being punctured.
1997 VOLVO 850 in Winchester, MA
While driving 50 mph vehicle accelerated to 75 mph. as the consumer had to engage the vehicle into nettle in order to stop. it was later determined by the dealer that improper installation of the fuel injector cover came loose and jamme...
1993 VOLVO 850 in San Luis Obispo, CA
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.
1995 VOLVO 850 in Tucson, AZ
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, garage filled with gas fume odor, no visible leak, researched hayned repair manual, found...
1995 VOLVO 850 in Tucson, AZ
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, garage filled with gas fume odor, no visible leak, researched hayned repair manual, found...
1997 VOLVO 850 in Austin, TX
Abs control unit failure.
1996 VOLVO 850 in Merrick, NY
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 caused a loss of braking power. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drov...
1996 VOLVO 850 in Duluth, GA
Rear middle seat belt will not extend, result in inoperable seat belts. the seat belt for the integrated child seat would not extend to allow the consumer to fasten the child in the seat.
1996 VOLVO 850 in Phoenix, AZ
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 tank. there was raw gas leaking 3 to 4 inches from the exhaust pipe. the car has never been...
1995 VOLVO 850 in Kingwood, TX
Consumer saw/smelled fuel leaking from the fuel tank. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1996 VOLVO 850 in Victoria, TX
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. part should last longer than 60,000 miles.
1996 VOLVO 850 in Gurnee, IL
A fire started under the hood while driving at 25 mph.
1996 VOLVO 850 in Mclean, VA
Exhaust: catalytic convertewr failed/plugged up. transmission: shift lock release button on shifter locked up.
1996 VOLVO 850 in Mclean, VA
Exhaust: catalytic convertewr failed/plugged up. transmission: shift lock release button on shifter locked up.
1995 VOLVO 850 in Summit, NJ
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 or it slips and fails to adjest the seats. this was fixed and paid for twice. now within 1...
1995 VOLVO 850 in Summit, NJ
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 or it slips and fails to adjest the seats. this was fixed and paid for twice. now within 1...
1995 VOLVO 850 in Summit, NJ
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 or it slips and fails to adjest the seats. this was fixed and paid for twice. now within 1...
1996 VOLVO 850 in Ellington, CT
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 potential for fires. 1996 volvo 850's are also plagued with abs control module failures in ...
1996 VOLVO 850 in Ellington, CT
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 potential for fires. 1996 volvo 850's are also plagued with abs control module failures in ...
1997 VOLVO 850 in Princeton Jct, NJ
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). the metal hinge broke into 4 pieces and completely disengaged from the seat/back. the s...
1997 VOLVO 850 in Princeton Jct, NJ
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). the metal hinge broke into 4 pieces and completely disengaged from the seat/back. the s...
1996 VOLVO 850 in Birmingham, AL
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.
1996 VOLVO 850 in Diamond Bar, CA
I'am reporting the fuel tank on our 1996 volvo 850, vin no. yv1ls5726t1318600, calif. lic. 3rxy 604, milage 93238. the fuel tank started leaking around march 27, 2004, upon my investigation i observed fuel leaking from the left side of the ...
1996 VOLVO 850 in Birmingham, AL
Steady gas leak from gasoline fuel storage tank on 1996 volvo 850 sedan. leak from tank itself confirmed by independent garage who regularly serviced the car. after i contacted volvo u.s. (customer care office), i cancelled a replacement ...
1996 VOLVO 850 in Arcadia, CA
Car vibrates and a loud resonance is heard when the brakes are applied at 30 mph or below.
1995 VOLVO 850 in Hollywood, FL
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. consumer will contact the dealership about this issue.
1996 VOLVO 850 in St. Louis, MO
Gas tank leaks.
1997 VOLVO 850 in Renton, WA
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 driver's seat repaired.
1997 VOLVO 850 in Katy, TX
1997 volvo 850 model abs control module fails making the anti lock brakes malfunction.
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