Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Volvo 850. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Volvo 850

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
3
Cruise Control problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Runaway accelerator ? on entering interstate, I quickly realized that the accelerator was locked into the floored position. I had a runaway situation with traffic. I was unable to slow the car or release the accelerator. Fortunately, I had the knowledge and sense to slow the car.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Cruise control failed.   Read details...


Vehicle Speed Control related problems in other Volvo 850 model year vehicles:



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