MYRModel Year Report

1999 Volvo 850

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1999 Volvo 850
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:58.786Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 111 complaints 1995 1996: 192 complaints 1996 1997: 107 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 111 complaints 1995 1996: 192 complaints 1996 1997: 107 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1993: 73 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 111 complaints 1995 1996: 192 complaints 1996 1997: 107 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1999: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
199373
199489
1995111
1996192
1997107
19980
19992
20001

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines.

Show complaint excerpts

1ST unit failed, replacement of transmission leaks, repair to replacement unsuccessful. Still attempting to repair.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-27

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

I recently filed a complaint with NHTSA and would like to report that my car died while driving on Friday, April 26, 2002. I took the car to lawrence Volvo in walnut creek, ca. The manufacturer has stated that the car has no non-conformities.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-29

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-12-06Engineering analysisClosed 2006-12-12 Throttle control malfunction

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Volvo 850 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Volvo 850?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Volvo 850 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.