Volvo 850 stalling problems

Filed Jan 14, 2011 · Electrical, Locks · 150,805 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 volvo 850. The contact stated that when traveling over different deviations on the road, the rear end of the vehicle would fish tail. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning. The contact would have to receive a jump start in order to restart the vehicle each time the vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact tried contacting the manufacturer via web mail but to no avail. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The current mileage was 151,805 and the failure mileage was approximately 150,805. Updated 03/02/11 *bf the consumer stated the trunk lid latch was faulty. The windshield wiper arm flew off while driving in the rain. Updated 04/29/11

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Engine · 268,964 miles · CT

Stalls all the time mechanic can't find problem this has been going on for about two years. It stalls at 60mph and it stalls while idling. It stalled 7 times going a total of 4.5 miles. Help

Filed Nov 24, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 150,000 miles · CA

1. Loss of acceleration and sometimes stalling during freeway transition from on ramp to freeway and or during left turning against traffic. 2. The car failed to accelerate and the action of pushing the accelerator caused the transmission to down shift causing the extreme slowing and sometimes stalling. The consequences were that traffic was going considerably faster and had to take evasive action to avoid hitting the slowing car. 3. Today the media reported a potential recall of volvo's due to this problem and I believe it should be extended to 1997 model 850 glt.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Engine · NH

1993 volvo 850glt engine stalls without warning. Newspaper ad said 1999 through 2001, c70,s60,s80,v70 & v70xc. The 850 was never mentioned. Have had the car since 1998 & it has happened four times. Real scary, can it be fixed?

Filed Jul 7, 2006 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · GA

I believe it's the electronic throttle control. I've had the part replaced and yet the car still runs poorly. It stalls, looses speed, and quits running all together. It is a very serious and dangerous situation.

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 200 miles · PA

Good evening;this is more of a question about a potential vehicle that I would like to purchase. I am interested in purchasing a 1993 volvo 850 4 door. Sedan ,auto/A/C,4 cyl,loaded. I went to test drive the car and the engine check lights stayed on while I drove the car. When I returned to the lot the car stalled,but restarted right away. The used car dealer said the car was low on fuel that's why the lights stayed on? I doubt this very much!!are there any recalls on these cars for this problem?if so I would like more information. Thank you! Jm

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Engine · NY

My 1994 850 volvo station wagon would suddenly loose power and stall. I brought the car to my volvo mechanic ( an unauthorized dealer) who tried 3 times to fix the problem. I read some consumer alerts that described the same problems but did not include my year. I called volvo and they would not help unless I went to an authorized dealer. The authorized dealer would not work with my mechanic.

Filed Aug 10, 2005 · Acceleration · PA

Dt:the contact owns a 1994 volvo 850. The vehicle will stall while driving he has had the vehicle serviced numerous times and the mechanic cannot duplicate the problem. This happens while driving at accelerating, decelerating, startup, and other times. There is no warning to this faikure.there is no average speed for this occurrence. If an a backroadtake foot of to go around the curve the vehicle will stall. Within kast year it happened on christmas day. Then two weeks kater, and then three and a half months later, and today august 10,2005 it has happened four times. The engine will restart about four or five minutes after then stalling. The transmission is automatic.

Filed Aug 4, 2005 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · KS

Recently read an article in USA today about volvo's stalling, losing speed and etc. That perfectly describes my problem with my 1994 volvo 850 sedan. Over the last 2 years we have had very similar occurrences with our car losing speed and dying in traffic. After each incident it has restarted after a couple of minutes and will not repeat the failure with any frequency. I have had the car to my mechanic and to a volvo dealership. Both places have no clue what is causing the problem and since we cannot duplicate the problem it makes it more difficult to diagnose. I realize the investigation is for the year 1999 - 2001 but I hope there are others out there like me and you might consider extending the number of years your are investigating.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · NJ

I have a 1993 volvo 850. It has been stalling while driving at high speeds, low speeds, for over 10 years. No one has ever fixed the problem. Since you are investigating current volvo models for this same problem, you should consider investigating the older models.