Six problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1996 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states the vehicle was in park ( the key will not got out the ignition. Mr.
Vehicle will not shift from park without shift lock. TSB issued on part, and part was redesigned. However problem keeps occurring.
Automatic transmission would not get out of park due to computer chip failure.
Upon operating the vehicle under normal condition the vehicle will downshift, causing the vehicle to deaccelerate, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the transmission, problem still occurs.
Neutral and gears was minimal, car rolled- mirror trapped my 17 year old daughter - she was killed.
I reported this incident over the phone on August 4. I have not received a written report. Please call me at work to let me know the status of my report. I also have some new information.