Air Bag Related Problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 1996 Volvo 850. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volvo 850


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

The Front Air Bag problem

While driving at about 15-20 mph consumer was making a turn when another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle and it flipped a few times. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer. Please provide further information.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Driving at speed 15mph, right rear tire exploded, causing loss of control of vehicle, impact media strip, at 12:00 position, dual airbags did not deploy.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

The vehicle was involved in a major accident involving direct impact to the drivers side, the drivers door-side air bag failed to deploy. Consumer stated that, this was the side air bag, which is supposed to deploy upward between the drivers door and the drivers seat.   Read details...


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Fuel Economy of 850 Vehicles
850 Service Bulletins
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