Seats Problems of Volvo 850

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.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Volvo 850


Recently reported Seats problems of Volvo 850

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

After recall repairs on the seat heater it no longer work sproperly. Dealer will be notified.   Read details...

The Seats problem

The front driver seat collapsed.   Read details...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

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...

The Front Seat Recliner problem

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...




Fuel Economy of 850 Vehicles
850 Service Bulletins
850 Safety Recalls
850 Defect Investigations