1993 Volvo 850Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 1993 Volvo 850, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 1993 Volvo 850 has problems
73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 28 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Equipment | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1993 Volvo 850 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1993 vs. every other 850 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 850 median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Volvo 850, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TANK LEAKSLed to recall 04V-368
- FUEL TANK LEAKSNo recall
What 850 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FAILED TRANSMISSION AFTER 45,000 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED IT. FAILED CONTROL SWITCH FOR AIR CONDITIONING A/C AND EVAPORATOR UNIT AT 135,000. *AK
ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED, BELT TENSIONER REPLACED, GEAR SHIFT BOX LOCKED UP AND GEAR COULD NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS GEAR SHIFT OVERRIDE PRESSED, WINTER TRACTION SYSTEM ENGAGED ON ITS OWN
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 TRANSMISSION OF THE 850 VOLVO IS A LEMON. *AK
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