Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Volvo 850

Table 1 shows nine common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Volvo 850. The number one most common problem is related to the brake antilock control unit/module (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake abs warning light (seven problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Volvo 850

The Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

Abs module failed. Looks like major dealer repair. This is a major component of the vehicle and should be treated as such and no longer treated as an accessory item. For these devices to be considered an "accessory" they should then be made as user replaceable which is not the case.   Read details...

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

I have a 1997 Volvo 850r that is currently experiencing problems with the abs/tracs system - the lights came on for the abs and the tracs system. In researching my problem it has become apparent that the 850 Volvo is known for failures to its abs module and the entire braking system in general.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Intermittent failure of the abs control module. Nlm   Read details...


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