1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
92,500 miles

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problem #4

Oct 072008

850

  • 140,000 miles
1996 Volvo 850 - ABS light intermittent - not sure if ABS is working or not - told by Volvo repair specialists that this is a common occurrence on the 96 & 97 models - also told that ABS computer has tendency to burn out relatively quickly on this model & year - told to go ahead and replace it - again - had it replaced less than 4 years ago -

- Niwot, CO, USA

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problem #3

Aug 272008

850

  • 130,000 miles
1996 Volvo 850 ABS light intermittent not sure if ABS is working or not comes and goes.

- Arnold, MO, USA

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problem #2

Feb 152003

850

  • Manual transmission
  • 0 miles
1996 Volvo 850's are plagued with rear main seal failures which cause oil to leak onto clutches as well as on to the exhaust systems, creating the potential for fires. 1996 Volvo 850's are also plagued with ABS control module failures in that the ABS and traction control systems fail to operate at times. This is due to a defective computer module. Volvo 850's are also plagued with poor drivers side wiper designs that result in a large portion of the windshield not being swept by the wiper, washer nozzles return valves also fail frequently, preventing washer fluid from recahing the windshield.

- Ellington, CT, USA

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problem #1

Feb 152004

850 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
Car vibrates and a loud resonance is heard when the brakes are applied at 30 mph or below.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

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