2000 Volvo 850 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 25, 2001 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 850 years
Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo 850. That ranks 5th out of 6 850 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Volvo 850
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo. This is my personal car. Source: http://www.viforum.com/car/car1.jpg. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: User Ksnaden on en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Volvo 850 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 Volvo 850 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Volvo 850.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Engine constantly surges (idles up and down) with or without airconditioning on. Car will leap ahead on occasion when engine revs up, driver has to be vigilant and able to step on brake to stop car at any time. This has been reported to a volvo dealer and in the dealer's repair shop 4 times and…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 22, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 744374

Other Volvo 850 years

← 1999 850

YearComplaintsRecalls
200010
1999 85020
1998 85000
1997 8501073
1996 8501922
1995 8501112

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo 850?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo 850?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.