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.
The worst 2000 Volvo 850 problems
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- Acceleration1
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- Acceleration1
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.
- This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
- Rubber cushion
- The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as...
- ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- Vida qr
- Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly...
- This is a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has...
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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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