1999 Volvo 850Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 Volvo 850, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 27, 2002. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 Volvo 850 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 Volvo 850 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 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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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Volvo 850, and the recalls they led to.
- THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONLed to recall 06V-441
What 850 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I RECENTLY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA AND WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT MY CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING ON FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2002. I TOOK THE CAR TO LAWRENCE VOLVO IN WALNUT CREEK, CA. THE MANUFACTURER HAS STATED THAT THE CAR HAS NO NON-CONFORMITIES. THIS IS COMPLETELY FALSE.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
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