Volvo 850 years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo 850 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo 850 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo 850 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volvo 850 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes110
- Transmission70
- Electrical65
- Fuel system64
- Engine53
- Tires41
- Airbags37
- Seats34
- Seat belts30
- Visibility29
- Steering25
- Body24
Most reported problems on the Volvo 850
Volvo 850 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 107 | Brakes | 85,000 | 3 | 7 | |
| 1996 | - | 192 | Brakes | 97,000 | 2 | 12 | |
| 1995 | - | 111 | Tires | 116,007 | 2 | 11 | |
| 1994 | - | 83 | Fuel system | 125,444 | 2 | 6 | |
| 1993 | - | 73 | Transmission | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Volvo 850
What years of the Volvo 850 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo 850 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo 850?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo 850?
Brakes, with 110 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (70) and electrical (65).
How many recalls does the Volvo 850 have?
5 recalls between 1993 and 2000. The 1997 model year has the most, with 3.
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