1995 Volvo 855Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1995 Volvo 855, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Volvo 855 has problems

6 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
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Structure20
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

1995 Volvo 855 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

Front assembly: power adjust

Recall 95V-108 · May 26, 1995 · 475 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE RESTRAINING CAPABILITY OFTHE SAFETY BELT IN SEVERE COLLISIONS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 855 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 855 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 855 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 831053 · Nov 19, 1998
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATES TOO EARLY OR TOO QUICKLY. NOT ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE CORRECTLY IN SLIPPERY OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 800316 · Jul 31, 1996

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