I replace the transmission at 99,000 and now at 27,000 on the orginal volvo replacement transmission I have to replace the second transmission. This transmission of the 850 volvo is a lemon.
1993 Volvo 850: complete transmission failure
13 of the 73 complaints about the 1993 Volvo 850 describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 19972
- 19961
- 19942
- 199313
What owners say
Total transmission failure on a car that I serviced every 3-5k miles.
Manual transmission failure at a little over 100,000 miles. Have contacted numerous volvo specialists, and was told that this is common on the 1993 model 850, and that the 1994 and later gearboxes were revised..
Automatic transmission failed. Vehicle also switched to "winter mode" at various times. *ak
Transmission failure. Vehicle goes into a "winter mode" driving at various times.
Automatic transmission failed.
Transmission failed. Owner suspects the "o" ring to be the failed part.
Transmission failed. Owner suspects the "o" ring to be the failed part.
Transmission failed. Owner suspects the "o" ring to be the failed part.
Transmission failed during stop and go traffic on the freeway.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Volvo 850 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1993 Volvo 850?
13 of 73 owner complaints about the 1993 Volvo 850 (18%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Volvo 850?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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