NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,402 miles

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1996 Volvo 850 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Volvo 850 Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 012010

850 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,805 miles

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The contact owns a 1996 Volvo 850. The contact stated that when traveling over different deviations on the road, the rear end of the vehicle would fish tail. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning. The contact would have to receive a jump start in order to restart the vehicle each time the vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact tried contacting the manufacturer via web mail but to no avail. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The current mileage was 151,805 and the failure mileage was approximately 150,805. Updated 03/02/11 the consumer stated the trunk lid latch was faulty. The windshield wiper arm flew off while driving in the rain. Updated 04/29/11

- Middletown , PA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 221999

(reported on)

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
An electrical short, causing the ABS brakes to operate randomly, and also seat belt indicator works intermittently.

- State College, PA, USA

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