1999 Volvo 850 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 850 years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo 850. That ranks 4th out of 6 850 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Volvo 850 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Volvo 850.
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
- Throttle control malfunction (EA05021) — opened Dec 6, 2005, closed Dec 12, 2006, led to recall 06V441000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
1st unit failed, replacement of transmission leaks, repair to replacement unsuccessful. Still attempting to repair. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo 850?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo 850?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.