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1995 Volvo 850Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 111 owner complaints about the 1995 Volvo 850, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the 850 median · #2 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11128 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem14Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Volvo 850 has problems

111 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires141
Electrical system134
Air bags139
Power train130
Visibility100
Fuel system, gasoline100
Service brakes, hydraulic100
Seat belts80
Engine and engine cooling82
12 other systems376

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1995 Volvo 850 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift

Recall 95V-050 · Mar 10, 1995 · 31,315 vehicles

Risk. A RAISED VEHICLE CAN FALL OFF THE JACK INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

1995 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

'93'94'95'96'97'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Volvo 850 safety ratings

1995 Volvo 850 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Volvo 850, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKSEA03008 · closed Jul 28, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-368
  2. FUEL TANK LEAKSPE03003 · closed Jun 11, 2003
    No recall
  3. INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTPE99040 · closed Oct 27, 1999
    No recall
In owners' words

What 850 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BUBBLE DEVELOPED ON TIRE AFTER RIDING OVER BUMP. RIMS ALSO HAVE CRACKED WITH ANOTHER TIRE HAVING BUBBLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 961554 · Mar 7, 1995
MICHELIN TIRES 205/50ZR16; ON TWO OCCASIONS TWO TIRES PERFORMED ERRATICALLY, ONE TIRE LEAKED QUICKLY BEFORE DRIVER COULD REACH A DESTINATION AND THE OTHER BLEW OUT FROM SIDEWALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 804271 · Oct 30, 1996
ALTHOUGH THE TIRE REMAINS INFLATED, THE TREADS HAVE SPLIT OPEN EXPOSING THE BELTS. THE TIRE HAS NEVER BEEN USED.*AK (DOT NUMBER: B5FT294 TIRESIZE: T11570R15)
Complaint 749193 · Jul 25, 2001

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