MYRModel Year Report

1998 Volvo 850

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1998 Volvo 850
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:21:46.385Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 850 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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
1998: 0 complaints
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YearComplaints
199373
199483
1995111
1996192
1997107
19980
19992
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19990607 — PE (closed 19991027)

INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Volvo 850 — pre-purchase inspection

  • No specific known issues on file — do a standard pre-purchase inspection.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Volvo 850 reliable?

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

How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo 850 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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