MYRModel Year Report

1993 Volvo 850

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1993 Volvo 850
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:21:19.059Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 850 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 83 complaints 1994 1995: 111 complaints 1995 1996: 192 complaints 1996 1997: 107 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1993: 73 complaints
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YearComplaints
199373
199483
1995111
1996192
1997107
19980
19992
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

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I REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT 99,000 AND NOW AT 27,000 ON THE ORGINAL VOLVO REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION I HAVE TO REPLACE THE SECOND TRANSMISSION. THIS TRANSMISSION OF THE 850 VOLVO IS A LEMON. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020924

EQUIPMENT 8%

8% of complaints: equipment — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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HAD A REAREND COLLISION THAT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER CAR, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950518

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES AND BURNS TO HEAD AND ARMS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950512

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH, PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES AND BURNS TO HEAD AND ARMS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950512

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19961028 — engine and engine cooling

ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS INSTALLED AS ACCESSORIES. THE BLOCK HEATER CONTACT SURFACE DOES NOT MATCH CORRECTLY WITH THE ENGINE BLOCK AS INTENDED. THE BLOCK HEATER COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK, A

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BLOCK HEATER AND SECURE THE BOLTS USED TO INSTALL THE HEATER. IN SOME CASES, THE SURFACE TOLERANCES MAY BE SO INAPPROPRIATE THAT THE HEATER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH A H

Campaign 96E025000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030116 — PE (closed 20030611)

FUEL TANK LEAKS

I 20030611 — EA (closed 20040728)

FUEL TANK LEAKS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Volvo 850 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96E025000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 Volvo 850 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Volvo 850?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Volvo 850 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.