MYRModel Year Report

1994 Volvo 850

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1994 Volvo 850
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:38.806Z

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, 1994 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
1994: 83 complaints
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YearComplaints
199373
199483
1995111
1996192
1997107
19980
19992
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING AT 45MPH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A LIGHT POLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951106

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941015 — vehicle speed control

UNDER VERY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, ICE CRYSTALS CAN FORM AT THE THROTTLE IN THE ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM, AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY, THROTTLE CABLE, CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPING AND CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES.

Campaign 94V173000 — check if this car was fixed

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

R 20040924 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HEAT, THE FUEL TANK MAY SEEP OR LEAK FUEL AT THE POINTS WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD IS ATTACHED.

Remedy: VOLVO WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF ANY EVIDENCE OF FUEL SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS FOUND. ALL VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE NEW REINFORCEMENT BUSHINGS AT THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO PRE

Campaign 04V368000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Volvo 850 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V173000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96E025000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V368000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Volvo 850?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, accounting for 7% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Volvo 850 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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