1995 Volvo 855 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 855 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo 855. That ranks 2nd out of 4 855 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Volvo 855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Volvo 855 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The original factory installation of vehicle had plastic clips holding the interior tailgate door assembly in place, with raising and lowering the rear tailgate the interior assembly breaks the plastic clips and loosens which dislodges the center brake tail light, the maufacturer recognized the…
Without warning brakes failed. Brake pedal was depressed to the floor
Abs brake warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details. *ak
If liquid is spilled from cup holder which sits in the console area of vehicle, it will cause electrical problems. This occurred with this vehicle. Cup holder sits over computer chip which controls airbag and seat belts. *ak
Fractured rim caused the sidewalls of tires to weaken.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Volvo 855?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, wheels problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Volvo 855?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Volvo 855 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 855 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.