Gasoline Engine problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

Three problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2000

No summary.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/19/1997

Vehicle suddenly loses power and steam/smoke pours from engine, resulting in a fire.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Driver was doing 55mph and vehicle engine caught fire. Car is with dealer.




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