Volvo 850
Model Year Comparison
- Worst Model Year
- 1996
- Worst Category
- AC / heater Problems
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Volvo 850 — feel free to add yours here. Probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
The 1996 Volvo 850 has the most overall complaints, & we also rate 1996 as the worst model year ranked on several factors such as repair cost & average mileage when problems occur. The most-reported problem is also with the 1996 Volvo 850 for transmission not shifting.
Worst Volvo 850 Problems
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#1: Transmission Not Shifting 1996 850
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,200
- Average Mileage:
- 133,000 mi
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#2: Engine Failure 1995 850
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,500
- Average Mileage:
- 150,000 mi
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#3: Evaporator Failure 1996 850
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $1,300
- Average Mileage:
- 71,000 mi