One problem related to gasoline engine has been reported for the 1997 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving in hard rain consumer saw dash lights light up and the steering control failed and car cut off. After about thrity seconds the car restarted.
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Engine Turbo-charger problems |