Volvo 854 years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo 854 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo 854 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo 854 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volvo 854 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system6
- Brakes5
- Electrical4
- Engine3
- Airbags3
- Transmission2
- Visibility1
- Tires1
- Steering1
Volvo 854 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | 7 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 5 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 9 | Airbags | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1994 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Volvo 854
What years of the Volvo 854 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo 854 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo 854?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo 854?
Fuel system, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (5) and electrical (4).
How many recalls does the Volvo 854 have?
4 recalls between 1994 and 1997. The 1997 model year has the most, with 2.
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