1995 Volvo 850: windshield wiper failure

5 of the 111 complaints about the 1995 Volvo 850 describe windshield wiper failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Windshield wiper failure by model year

1997
1
1996
3
1995
5
1994
3

What owners say

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 133,000 miles · MD

. I have spent $2200 in the last 3 months while herb gordon tries to figure out the problem with the brakes. They have replaced the brake master cylinder, cleaned and resealed the brake calipers and now as a last resort are replacing the internal ABS system, which finally fixed the problem. Ignition switch replaced, the windshield wiper bolts came loose causing the windshield wipers to stop in the middle of driving on a highway in the rain, air sensors and oxygen sensors seem to need replacing at least twice a year.

Filed Oct 3, 2005 · Visibility · 200,000 miles · MD

Driver side windshield wiper blades no longer contacts glass because motor spindle axis has become misaligned forcing wiper arm up. Suspect that mounting plate or bracket for motor has become distorted/bent. I bent arm for temporary fix. Other owners of volvo 850 have reported similar problems (www.brickboard).

Filed Mar 15, 2000 · Visibility · CA

During inclement weather the consumer windshield wiper failed causing poor visibility, when taken to the garage the service manager removed and replaced the fuse and it has work ever since. Nlm

Filed Jan 20, 2000 · Visibility · CT

Windshield wipers experience a problem with a bolt attached to the arm of the motor would not stay tightened, and causes the wipers to become inoperate and lead to a vehicle collison due to poor visibility. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and the bolt still loosened.

Filed Apr 26, 1999 · Visibility · PA

The car has been taken to the dealer at least 3 times; the problem is temporarily fixed and reoccurs. I have been given different stories, such as it is a result of using different metals and volvo is aware of the problem. My son was driving the car on an interstate highway last week when a downpour started and he foundout that the driver's wiper failed again. Today the dealer told me the only thing to do is tighten the nut with a 13/16 wrench. The problem is that unless you check it each time you start the car, you only find out about the problem in rain on the road. My sister-in-law has a 1994 volvo 850 with the same problem, although hers fails less often. Our car is still covered by a volvo extended warranty, but the dealer says there is no permanent fix - just keep tightening the wiper nut. This does not seem to be a reasonable, acceptable or safe solution. Thank you.