One problem related to car accelerates on its own has been reported for the 1997 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Unintended acceleration. Car in normal drive, just starts to accelerate. Also sometimes engine races while in park or idle for no reason. Occurs randomly, but has been recurring daily for two weeks. Haven't taken to dealer yet.
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Fail To Accelerate problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |