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1994 Volvo 850 engine problems

10 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
12%
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    4
  • Engine: gasoline
    2
  • Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Volvo 850 engine problems in other years

199319941995199619971999

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Volvo 850 engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Volvo 850 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 21, 2012 · Engine · CA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 volvo 850. The contact stated that the radiator for the heating core was leaking and emitting chemical fumes into the vehicle. As a result, the contact suffered a severe respiratory problem. The contact was taken to the hospital on various occasions for treatment. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Engine · 268,964 miles · CT

Stalls all the time mechanic can't find problem this has been going on for about two years. It stalls at 60mph and it stalls while idling. It stalled 7 times going a total of 4.5 miles. Help

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

Dt: the contact stated vehicle was leaking oil but he was unsure where it was coming from. The dealership suggested changing the master cylinder and it was changed at a local service station, however the leak continued. The contact claimed the leak was coming from the ABS. The module was changed, the leak stopped and the brakes worked properly. He then received the federal safety agency recall 04v368000 concerning the fuel system. Recall repair was performed but there was still a smell of fuel. This happened with the windows up or down. The check engine light was came on. Upon inspection at the dealership the computer found the air mass flow meter was not working properly. This caused the vehicle to idle rougher and not run smoothly. The air mass flow meter has been replaced four times by the dealership. The check engine light was still on. *ak updated 12/27/2005.

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Engine · NY

My 1994 850 volvo station wagon would suddenly loose power and stall. I brought the car to my volvo mechanic ( an unauthorized dealer) who tried 3 times to fix the problem. I read some consumer alerts that described the same problems but did not include my year. I called volvo and they would not help unless I went to an authorized dealer. The authorized dealer would not work with my mechanic.

Filed Feb 12, 2004 · Engine · CA · crash

While driving at unknown vehicle engine stalled.

Filed Jun 27, 2000 · Engine · CA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Apr 22, 1999 · Engine · OH · fire

Passenger's compartment was filled with smoke . Consumer pulled to the side of the road, and then the fire went out by itself.

Filed Feb 8, 1997 · Engine · DC

Oil pan replaced twice in four month period. Aluminum pan may not be durable enough to withstand impacts from rocks on rural roads.

Filed Nov 8, 1995 · Body, Electrical · DC

Front passenger replacements and original rim cracked three times within thirty days, resulting in flat tires, replace rims three times. Tt first occasion, hit a pot hole and tire busted and wheel cracked, second occastion, hit a bump and tire went flat and wheel cracked, on third occasion, hit a hole and wheel cracked again, consumer states craked wheels only occur on the front passenger side. Right rear seat back not operating properly. Weather stip defective, kept falling off. Jack broke prior to recall. Battery was replaced. Engine torque arm broke and was replaced.

Filed Jul 21, 1995 · Brakes, Engine · VA

Knock sensors replaced due to check engine light coming on.

Questions about the 1994 Volvo 850 engine

Does the 1994 Volvo 850 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Volvo 850, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Volvo 850 engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Volvo 850 engine?

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

What year does the Volvo 850 have bad engine?

The Volvo 850 model years with the most engine complaints are 1996 (21 complaints) and 1994 (10 complaints).

Other 1994 Volvo 850 problems

Fuel system 14Electrical 12Airbags 7Brakes 7Transmission 7Seats 6Tires 6Visibility 6Acceleration 5Steering 4Wheels 4Locks 2Seat belts 2Body 1Suspension 1

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