Visibility Problems of Volvo 850

Volvo 850 owners have reported 14 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's defogger (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Volvo 850

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The contact owns a 1996 Volvo 850. The contact stated that when traveling over different deviations on the road, the rear end of the vehicle would fish tail. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

I own two vovo 850s. One is a 1993 Volvo 850 glt and the other is a 1996 Volvo 850 turbo wagon. The air conditioner in both cars developed leaks in the evaporators. The 1996 car developed the leak in 2003. I had it replaced in 2004 for $1400. The 1993 Volvo a/c evaporator also developed a leak.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

Key less entry failed. Yh   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

Problem with rear windshield.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

Rubber on windshield failed. Yh   Read details...




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