The original factory installation of vehicle had plastic clips holding the interior tailgate door assembly in place, with raising and lowering the rear tailgate the interior assembly breaks the plastic clips and loosens which dislodges the center brake tail light, the maufacturer recognized the problem and replaced the plastic clips with a larger more sturdier clip arrangement. Nlm
The worst 1995 Volvo 855 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Body2
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Body2
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
- What is wrong
- The threaded insert which attaches the safety belt catch to the front seat was incorrectly manufactured.
- Risk
- This condition can reduce restraining capability ofthe safety belt in severe collisions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the threaded insert in the affected front seats.
Recall number 95V108000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity.
- Risk
- A raised vehicle can fall off the jack increasing the likelihood for personal injury or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace suspect jacks with a jack meeting the load requirements for these cars.
Recall number 95V050000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Volvo 855 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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
- Information on installing a protective pad on the tailgate outside handle. tt
What 1995 Volvo 855 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Without warning brakes failed. Brake pedal was depressed to the floor
Abs brake warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
If liquid is spilled from cup holder which sits in the console area of vehicle, it will cause electrical problems. This occurred with this vehicle. Cup holder sits over computer chip which controls airbag and seat belts.
Fractured rim caused the sidewalls of tires to weaken.
The anti-lock braking system activates too early or too quickly. Not able to stop vehicle correctly in slippery or wet road conditions. Please describe details.
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Questions about the 1995 Volvo 855
Is the 1995 Volvo 855 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1995 Volvo 855, 2.0 times a typical 855 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Volvo 855?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 1995 Volvo 855 have?
2 recalls, covering seats and equipment.
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