general problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

Two problems related to power train have been reported for the 1996 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2003

Exhaust: catalytic convertewr failed/plugged up. Transmission: shift lock release button on shifter locked up.

2 Power Train problem

Speedometer failed.




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