Engine Exhaust System Problems of Volvo 850

Exhaust: catalytic convertewr failed/plugged up. Transmission: shift lock release button on shifter locked up.

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Rear main seal failure causing oil to leak over underside of car, including exhaust, potentially causing fire. Numerous other owners have reported the same failure at various mileage intervals.

Rear main seal failure causing engine oil to leak onto exhaust system. Possible fire hazard as this is a very common problem with the 850. Volvo does not authorize out of warranty repairs on this component. Various consumer websites contain multiple postings of this failure that Volvo does not admit as a manufacturers defect. Dt.

Exhaust fumes leaking into vehicle. Vehicle been to dealer shop, and at independent repair shop on one occasion each. But, problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

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Air pump was initially replaced under warranty on 02/18/1999 (mileage 47462) and failed again 14 mos. Latter (the car is now out of warranty). The estimated cost to repair is $400. The abs control module was initially replaced 07/13/1998 (mileage 33659) and has failed just this week (08/15). Don't have an estimate of the repair cost, but believe it will be $300-400. These 2 failures don't speak very well for the quality of the parts used by Volvo.

While driving consumer can smell strong odor of sulphur. This causes nausea. Consumer feels this is unsafe. Volvo has been contacted.

Since the vehicle was purchased owners have experienced problems with the exhaust smell/fumes entering the vehicle, not able to remedy fume smell.