Volvo 850 owners have reported 22 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems | |
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems |
After recall repairs on the seat heater it no longer work sproperly. Dealer will be notified. Read details...
The front driver seat collapsed. Read details...
Heated seat caught on fire; fire was put out by fire extinguisher from restaurant by which vehicle was stopped; fire damaged the seat, driver's side door, steering column, front dash and steering wheel. Read details...
Driver seatback frame broke when accelerating from stop sign. Seat did not entirely collapse, but seat does wobble now and makes clunking noises. Dealer advised $650 parts and labor to correct problem. Volvo advises they will not assist since the car is out of warranty. Read details...