Engine problems of the 1997 Volvo 850

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

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2010

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.

2 Engine problem

Consumer states the camshaft sensor was replaced.


Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Volvo 850



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