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2000 Volvo 850 problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Volvo 850 is acceleration and speed control. It has fewer complaints than a typical 850 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
15
Worst area
Acceleration

The worst 2000 Volvo 850 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    1

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  • Acceleration
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Volvo 850 15

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2000 Volvo 850 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 22, 2001 · Acceleration · MD

Engine constantly surges (idles up and down) with or without airconditioning on. Car will leap ahead on occasion when engine revs up, driver has to be vigilant and able to step on brake to stop car at any time. This has been reported to a volvo dealer and in the dealer's repair shop 4 times and still has not been fixed. Much care has to be taken when parking to make sure not to impact other cars or objects when the car decides to leap forward. Engine idle is constantly going up and down, will not idle at a constant RPM.

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Is the 2000 Volvo 850 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Volvo 850, fewer than a typical 850 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volvo 850?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo 850 have?

No recalls on record.

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