1993 Volvo 850 airbags problems

10 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
6

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Volvo 850 airbags problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Volvo 850 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Airbags · NH

Srs light is on. Brought to lovering volvo and they advised the whole system needs to be replaced at a cost of $1200. In reading past complaints listed on this sight, I see quite a few aribag problems, one being that the wires are crossed from production and that caused the failure. I also see many complaints that airbags are deploying for no reason....is this because of this wiring??? I think volvo needs to look at this issue. Right now I am driving without airbags because of the cost. I wonder how many other people are doing the same!! Volvo needs to look into this issue asap before a lawsuit arises!!

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Airbags · NY

While driving at a low, both front air bags deployed without vehicle being in an accident. This resulted in driver being burnt on their neck and stomach. The dealer and manufacturer has been notified. Please provide more details. Ts

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Airbags · CT

Passenger's air bag sticks out from dash board. Has not contacted dealer yet.

Filed Dec 16, 2000 · Airbags · CO

Potentially fatal design flaw discovered - air bag wiring has failed through poor design. According to dealer service, the air bag power wire has slipped into the tilt wheel mechanism and pinched it to the point of shearing the wire insulation and causing a short which has disabled the entire SRS. This is a non-contact, non-wear part and has failed solely due to poor design. Cost to repair is prohibitive. Volvo USA will not acknowledge responsibility for the problem. Should be recalled before any fatalities!!!

Filed Mar 22, 1999 · Airbags · IN

While in the vehicle the air bag indicator light stays on. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Mar 5, 1997 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Horn failure, also air bag split/replaced.

Filed Feb 11, 1997 · Airbags · NY

Air bag was supposedly found split when horn, steering column, and steering wheel was being replaced. Volvo may be using poor quality components in vehicles.

Filed Jun 20, 1996 · Airbags · FL

Srs system: the light continues to cut on. Please descrbe the problem.

Filed May 18, 1995 · Airbags · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Had a rearend collision that pushed vehicle into another car, drivers air bag did not deploy. Tt

Filed May 12, 1995 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

Frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 20 MPH, drivers air bag deployed causing injuries and burns to head and arms. Tt

Questions about the 1993 Volvo 850 airbags

Does the 1993 Volvo 850 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 1993 Volvo 850, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Volvo 850 airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Volvo 850 airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Volvo 850 have bad airbags?

The Volvo 850 model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (13 complaints) and 1993 (10 complaints).