1995 Volvo 850 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 850 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo 850. That ranks 2nd out of 6 850 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (14 complaints, 13%). Complaints mention 11 crashes, 9 fires, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 111owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Volvo 850 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 14 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 12% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 9% | 114,379 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 9% | 107,250 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 9% | 166,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 7% | 130,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 7% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 7% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 5% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 91,602 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Volvo 850 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. All vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks. This recall will be conducted as a safety recall in the hot weather states of alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, and utah, and as a service recall in the other 33 states and the district of columbia. The recall began on september 24, 2004. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift; equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity.
Risk: A raised vehicle can fall off the jack increasing the likelihood for personal injury or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace suspect jacks with a jack meeting the load requirements for these cars.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tank leaks (EA03008) — opened Jun 11, 2003, closed Jul 28, 2004, led to recall 04V368000.
- Fuel tank leaks (PE03003) — opened Jan 16, 2003, closed Jun 11, 2003.
- Inadvertent side air bag deployment (PE99040) — opened Jun 7, 1999, closed Oct 27, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 volvo 850. The contact stated that the odor of gasoline fuel was emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel hose was leaking. The hose was replaced however, the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 volvo 850. The contact stated after receiving repairs for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 04v368000 (component: fuel system, gasoline: storage), the vehicle was still experiencing a fuel leakage. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer…
1995 volvo 850 glt, driver side seat belt retracting mechanism (the roller near driver's left shoulder) was stuck. It was very difficult to pull out the belt, sometimes pulling slowly and little by little seems to work it around. Sprayed some lubricant can free it up for a few days, then it will be…
My 1995 volvo 850 developed a gas tank leak at a heat shield attachment. This is the same defect that led to a safety recall of volvo 850's in certain southern states and a service recall in the other states in 2004 (see recall campaign 04v368000). I was never provided notice of this recall, and…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 volvo 850. The contact noticed fuel leaking on the floor of his garage underneath the vehicle. Through research, he discovered nhtsa action number ea03008, nhtsa campaign id number 04v368000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). The dealer stated that the vin was not included…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Volvo 850?
Owners most often report tires, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Volvo 850?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Volvo 850 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 850 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.