1997 Volvo 850

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #04V368000July 30, 2004226,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: storage

  On certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached.

  Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. All vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks. This recall will be conducted as a safety recall in the hot weather states of alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, and utah, and as a service recall in the other 33 states and the district of columbia. The recall began on september 24, 2004. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #02V314000November 19, 200265,000 vehicles affected

  seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

  On some sedans and station wagons equipped with seat heaters, it is possible that excessive compression of the seat cushion could cause damage to the electrical wiring of the seat heater.

  If this occurs, the damage could result in a short circuit that could cause a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will disconnect the existing wires and install a new electronic thermostat and cable harness. Owner notification began on february 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #99V235000August 30, 1999139,588 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: headlights: switch

  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, Can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.

  Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the headlight switch.

Other model years

• 1993 73
• 1994 83
• 1995 111
• 1996 192
• 1997