1995 Volvo 850
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.
- Complaints
- 111
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
14% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 111 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 89 |
| 1995 | 111 |
| 1996 | 192 |
| 1997 | 107 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
14% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).
Tires
13% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing sidewall and temporary/emergency spare tire.
Electrical system
13% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing horn and front underhood.
Air bags
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
Passengers airbag did not deploy during frontal impact; driver hit another vehicle at standstill; air bags deployed after impact. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-29
While sitting still, another vehicle struck him head on. No air bag deployment. Please describe details. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-08
Fuel system, gasoline
11% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing storage and filler pipe and cap.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1995-05-12Equipment95V050000 Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace suspect jacks with a jack meeting the load requirements for these cars.
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1996-10-28Engine and engine cooling96E025000 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…
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…
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1999-06-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-27 Inadvertent side air bag deployment
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2003-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-06-11 Fuel tank leaks
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2003-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2004-07-28 Fuel tank leaks
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2004-09-24Fuel system, gasoline04V368000 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…
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Volvo 850 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V050000 · Equipment
- Recall 96E025000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 04V368000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1995 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 1995 Volvo 850?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Volvo 850 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.