1995 Volvo 850

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1995 Volvo 850
RENDERED 2026-09-16T11:19:36.612Z

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

1995: 111 complaints

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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%

14% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

TIRES 13%

13% of complaints: tires — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sidewall and temporary/emergency spare tire.

CRASH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and front underhood.

FIRE

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY

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PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL IMPACT; DRIVER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL; AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER IMPACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950829

WHILE SITTING STILL, ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK HIM HEAD ON. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950808

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing storage and filler pipe and cap.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950512 — equipment

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.

Campaign 95V050000 — 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 19990607 — PE (closed 19991027)

INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

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

1995 Volvo 850 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 95V050000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 96E025000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V368000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.