Left front caliper broke in january 1999, roght front caliper broke at this time. Parts were on back order. Consumer was told it would take 3 months to get vehicle repaired. *ak consumer has had many problems with vehicle, instrument lights were replaced, dash bulb lights and other bulbs replaced. Headlight wiper and windshield wiper blades replaced. Consumer smelled an odor in the air conditioner and later the air conditioner was not cooling properly, dealer replaced the temperature sensor, evaporator, receiver, and dryer. Battery failed and was replaced, consumer had a recall on the central electrical relay and when returning to vehicle that was shut off the phone and radio were on. Coolant light illuminated 4 times, finally dealer replaced the coolant filler cap, engine light keeps illuminated, dealer has replaced the pnp switch, oxygen sensor, air pump, and check valve, the air pump and check valve were replaced twice, the timing belt has also been replaced. Abs sensor cable has been replaced, calipers have been replaced 3 times, front brake pads, rotors, and front disc brakes have been replaced.
1996 Volvo 850 engine complaints
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Since the vehicle was purchased owners have experienced problems with the exhaust smell/fumes entering the vehicle, not able to remedy fume smell.
While driving consumer can smell strong odor of sulphur. This causes nausea. Consumer feels this is unsafe. Volvo has been contacted. *ak
The beverage holder is located directly above the electrical power control. If liquids spills within the system, the power windows become inoperable. Please give any further details. *ak
While driving the vehicle the engine stalled and then caught fire. Dealer is currently looking at vehicle.
Driver was doing 55mph and vehicle engine caught fire. Car is with dealer.
Evaporator pump fan relay for manifold failed.
Vehicle stalls on freeway and on streets at any time. Owner took vehicle to dealers and problem could not be duplicated. Owner is very concerned for safety. This has occurred 5 times.
Vehicle suddenly loses power and steam/smoke pours from engine, resulting in a fire.
Engine cooling fan failed.
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