NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Interior/Under Dash Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Volvo 850 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Volvo 850 Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 052001

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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While driving 40 to 45mph smelled something burning. Vehicle started filling with smoke, and consumer saw flames coming from under dash. Interior was engulfed in flames by time fire department arrived.

- Bedford Hills, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 021999

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When traveling consumer noticed smoke coming from driver's side near and around the dashboard. When the consumer lost all headlights and taillights, consumer contacted dealer. Dealer noted that wiring melted inside the dashboard, causing short circuit.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

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