Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1997 Volvo 850

Two problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1997 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2008

My daughter used family car, Volvo 1997, 850 wagon and the accelerator failed wide open. She narrowly missed 5 young children playing street hockey. Car is inoperable and must be towed to service station for evaluation and repair.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Vehicle does not slow to idle when accelerator is released. Dealership will not repair vehicle because it's not on recall.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1997 Volvo 850



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