Four problems related to door hinge have been reported for the 1996 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driver's side door hinge made noises. Took vehicle to shop & was informed that hinges would need to be welded back on.
Door hinge section fastened to sheet metal has failed on drivers side. Failure is structural tear causing movement of door control component of drivers door hinge (between two major hinges). Component moves flexing section of door frame about 1 1/2 inches long as door is opening and closing, causing expansion of metal tear.
Driver's side door hinge would make noises. Took vehicle to body shop & was informed that hinges would need to be rewelded back on.
Power steering leak, causing poor steering, and the pump makes a loud noise when turning. Also, driver's door hinge broke, causing the door to swing back on its own when opening. The dealer has been contacted.
| Door Hinge problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Tailgate Hinge problems |