10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Oct 012002

850

  • miles
Rear main seal failure causing engine oil to leak onto exhaust system. Possible fire hazard as this is a very common problem with the 850. Volvo does not authorize out of warranty repairs on this component. Various consumer websites contain multiple postings of this failure that Volvo does not admit as a manufacturers defect.

- Ellington, CT, USA

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problem #5

Aug 292000

850

  • miles
No summary

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #4

Feb 031998

(reported on)

850

  • miles
While driving the vehicle the engine stalled and then caught fire. Dealer is currently looking at vehicle.

- Pittsford, NY, USA

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problem #3

Oct 021997

(reported on)

850

  • miles
Driver was doing 55mph and vehicle engine caught fire. Car is with dealer.

- Springdale, MD, USA

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problem #2

Jul 111997

(reported on)

850

  • miles
Vehicle stalls on freeway and on streets at any time. Owner took vehicle to dealers and problem could not be duplicated. Owner is very concerned for safety. This has occurred 5 times.

- Luguna Beach, CA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 191997

850

  • miles
Vehicle suddenly loses power and steam/smoke pours from engine, resulting in a fire.

- Marlborough, MA, USA

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