1996 volvo 850 manufacturer's supplied tire jack is insufficient to lift car, extremely difficult to turn crank and is dangerous. Jack kept on slipping and finally collapsed. My knuckles were scraping concrete as I tried to turn the small crank.
1996 Volvo 850: transmission slipping
5 of the 192 complaints about the 1996 Volvo 850 describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Transmission slipping by model year
- 19965
- 19931
What owners say
1996 850 volvo wagon ABS brake failure. The ABS brake computer periodically turns itself off (the ABS dash light comes on). This wouldn't be too bad because the brakes will work fine even if the ABS system malfunctions. Except when the system first malfunctions. There is a one to two second interval when you try to apply the brakes and the pedal fights you, vibrates, then allows normal braking (not to be confused with the ABS chatter that happens when it is working properly and a wheel is slipping). My ABS system turns off every time I drive the car, you're just never sure when. If it does when I'm braking, my braking is impaired for a couple seconds - that could be catastrophic! My volvo dealer says they've had a lot of problems with these "computers", but it doesn't affect safety. Furthermore, it costs $700 to fix! I believe this is a safety factor and I'm appalled that volvo (of all companies) doesn't issue a recall.
Automatic transmission slipped out of park position, rolled down incline, & hit a tree. Volvo admits shift interlock is damaged, but claims damage due to misuse. My insurance agent indicted volvo claims part was replaced by prior owner due to a recall. Replacement part is likely to also be defective. If my children had been playing in yard, the car would have run over them. However, volvo feels the problem is not a safety issue. A movie was taken while the car was still under the tree showing that the gear shifter could be moved without the key in the ignition, the brake pedal depressed, or gear shifter release button depressed. The federal safety agency internet site shows a complaint with same problem. Another also incident occured in rei parking lot( a retailer in atlanta)on august 24, 1999. Unfortunately, rei did not get customer's name, but is attempting to get name. Please contact me to let me know if this complaint will be investigated. Thank you, susan berra
While parked, transmission slipped out of park, rolled down a hill & hit a tree. Volvo admits shift interlock damaged, but does not consider the part defective. Movie taken that shows gear shifter moves without the key in the ignition, brake pedal depressed, or gear shift button depressed. Two other volvo owners have had the same exact experience with their car. Likely to be many more.
Auto-tran: while parked, transmission slipped out of park, rolled down incline, hit a house. Note: leased vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1996 Volvo 850 slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1996 Volvo 850?
5 of 192 owner complaints about the 1996 Volvo 850 (3%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Volvo 850?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Volvo 850
ABS 34Fire or smoke 13Fuel leak 12Brake failure 5Fuel smell 5
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