Volvo 850 owners have reported 16 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Radio/tape Cd Player problems | |
| Mechanical Jack problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Adaptive Equipment problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems |
1996 Volvo 850 turbo evaporator on air conditioner unit failed at about 60,000 miles. Car was purchased used in 2000 with only 34,000 miles on it. Part should last longer than 60,000 miles. Read details...
Radio cassette unit failed. Read details...
1996 Volvo 850 manufacturer's supplied tire jack is insufficient to lift car, extremely difficult to turn crank and is dangerous. Jack kept on slipping and finally collapsed. My knuckles were scraping concrete as I tried to turn the small crank. Read details...
At 49,706 miles the dealer replaced the air conditioner evaporator under warrenty. Approximately 32,000 miles later it had to be replaced again at a cost of approximately $800. Approximately 36,000 miles later it now needs to be replaced again. The dealer estimated the work would cost $800. Read details...
This vehicle has a leak at a seam of the gas tank. Chen engine light is on with obo 11 code p0455 evaporative emission lsystem leak detected large leak no flow. A certified Volvo repair facility has verified crack at seam from gas tank Read details...