NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,333 miles

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1996 Volvo 850 engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Volvo 850 Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 032003

850 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles

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

Rear main seal failure causing oil to leak over underside of car, including exhaust, potentially causing fire. Numerous other owners have reported the same failure at various mileage intervals.

- Marlborough, CT, USA

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problem #2

Feb 192003

850

  • miles
The vehicle caught on fire under the hood.

- Bedford, NY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 291999

(reported on)

850

  • miles
The beverage holder is located directly above the electrical power control. If liquids spills within the system, the power windows become inoperable.

- Madison, WI, USA

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