1995 Volvo 854 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 854 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo 854. That is the most of any 854 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Volvo 854 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 33% | 184,958 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 22% | 137,479 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Volvo 854 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Problem: The threaded insert which attaches the safety belt catch to the front seat was incorrectly manufactured.
Risk: This condition can reduce restraining capability ofthe safety belt in severe collisions.
Fix: Dealers will replace the threaded insert in the affected front seats.
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 (PE03003) — opened Jan 16, 2003, closed Jun 11, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
(1) driving normally down the road, suddenly (2) the car had no power (could not accelerate, it felt like the power steering and power brakes were gone), but the engine appeared to be running (i could step on the accelerator pedal and change the engine rpms), but didn't generate any power (improper…
This will be the third gas tank in my 1995 volvo 850 t5r. They keep cracking. Volvos reply is that i am "unlucky."*ak
Consumer says the engine mounts on the car broke, as a result the engine bounces up and down in the engine compartment. *jg
All the engine mounts on the vehicle broke, as a result the engine was literally bouncing up and down in the engine compartment, the consumer believes the engine mounts were defective. *yh
Wiper looses contact with windshield between 1 and 11 oclock position. This occurs on the drivers side and results in ineffective clearing of rain. I had heard on a web site that the arms were mis-cast. The wiper springs are strong and give good tention but bottom out preventing contact with the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Volvo 854?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Volvo 854?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Volvo 854 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 854 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.