NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components Problems

10.0

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

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1996 Volvo 850 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Volvo 850 Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 011999

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Left front caliper broke in January 1999, roght front caliper broke at this time. Parts were on back order. Consumer was told it would take 3 months to get vehicle repaired. Consumer has had many problems with vehicle, instrument lights were replaced, dash bulb lights and other bulbs replaced. Headlight wiper and windshield wiper blades replaced. Consumer smelled an odor in the air conditioner and later the air conditioner was not cooling properly, dealer replaced the temperature sensor, evaporator, receiver, and dryer. Battery failed and was replaced, consumer had a recall on the central electrical relay and when returning to vehicle that was shut off the phone and radio were on. Coolant light illuminated 4 times, finally dealer replaced the coolant filler cap, engine light keeps illuminated, dealer has replaced the pnp switch, oxygen sensor, air pump, and check valve, the air pump and check valve were replaced twice, the timing belt has also been replaced. ABS sensor cable has been replaced, calipers have been replaced 3 times, front brake pads, rotors, and front disc brakes have been replaced.

- Delaware, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 111997

(reported on)

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS sensor failed.

- San Clemente, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 301996

(reported on)

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At low speed and applied brake, it made noise and vibrated.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

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