Door Hinge Problems of Volvo 850

Volvo 850 owners have reported 4 problems related to door hinge (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Hinge problem of the 1996 Volvo 850

Failure Date: 10/24/2003

Driver's side door hinge made noises. Took vehicle to shop & was informed that hinges would need to be welded back on.

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2 Door Hinge problem of the 1996 Volvo 850

Failure Date: 06/11/2000

Door hinge section fastened to sheet metal has failed on drivers side. Failure is structural tear causing movement of door control component of drivers door hinge (between two major hinges). Component moves flexing section of door frame about 1 1/2 inches long as door is opening and closing, causing expansion of metal tear.

3 Door Hinge problem of the 1996 Volvo 850

Driver's side door hinge would make noises. Took vehicle to body shop & was informed that hinges would need to be rewelded back on.

4 Door Hinge problem of the 1996 Volvo 850

Power steering leak, causing poor steering, and the pump makes a loud noise when turning. Also, driver's door hinge broke, causing the door to swing back on its own when opening. The dealer has been contacted.


Other Common Structure related problems of Volvo 850

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door problems
4
Door Hinge problems
4
Structure problems
3
Underbody Shield problems
1
Bumper problems
1
Tailgate Hinge problems
1


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