Equipment Related Problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

Table 1 shows six common equipment related problems of the 1996 Volvo 850. The number one most common problem is related to the air conditioner (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the mechanical jack (one problem).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Volvo 850


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

The Air Conditioner problem

1996 Volvo 850 turbo evaporator on air conditioner unit failed at about 60,000 miles. Car was purchased used in 2000 with only 34,000 miles on it. Part should last longer than 60,000 miles.   Read details...

The Mechanical Jack problem

1996 Volvo 850 manufacturer's supplied tire jack is insufficient to lift car, extremely difficult to turn crank and is dangerous. Jack kept on slipping and finally collapsed. My knuckles were scraping concrete as I tried to turn the small crank.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Radio cassette unit failed.   Read details...


Equipment related problems in other Volvo 850 model year vehicles:



Fuel Economy of 850 Vehicles
850 Service Bulletins
850 Safety Recalls
850 Defect Investigations