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Volvo 850 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (10%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 251 repairs.
Volvo 850 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| 91000 mi | ABS module out- it had been out for about a year before I fixed it due to cost. Shop wanted over $700. I removed it and sent it to someone (recommended in volvo forums) who fixed it for $125 and then I replaced the part. Works great now. |
1996 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| 115200 mi | ABS module replaced |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 163000 mi | There were a few unresolved problems which would have kept the car from passing inspection. The emergency brakes didn't work. |
| 197000 mi | ABS light comes on periodically. Could be ABS control module or wheel sensor. Difficult to diagnose. Does not affect regular braking and have decided to live with issue for awhile. |
| 199200 mi US $100 |
Emergency brake seized up and was grinding on drum Prevented wheel from rotating when changing from snow to regular tires. |
| 103000 mi US $40 |
ABS module replaced with remanufactured one. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 153760 mi | Seized brake caliper. Found by 'Controle technique' so failed the test. Self-repaired at no cost. |
| 177320 mi | Front brake flexi hoses perished and/or split. |
| 107260 mi | Vibration when speed exceeds 90 km/hour. Replaced front disc brake pads, rotors and calipers. |
| 98000 mi US $1495 |
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors and fixed seized calipers. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 162000 mi US $1750 |
Replaced ABS/Traction controller Read and reset ABS codes. |
| 178000 mi US $40 |
Rear drivers side brake line had a pinhole leak. Replaced copper line and bled brakes. |
1995 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| 200000 mi US $300 |
Caliper boots ripped and small fluid leak. Rotor slightly warped and pads half worn. Entire system replaced. |
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 196000 mi US $1000 |
Parking brake repaired. |
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 189000 mi US $120 |
pads worn out, replaced them and calipers; rotors were good |
| 202000 mi US $90 |
ABS system leak at TRACS pressure transducer in ABS modulator unit; installed used part, pressure bled system and verified no codes set. |
| 137640 mi A $200 |
ABS light showing, specialist Volvo repairer replaced pedal height sensor with used one. |
| 120360 mi €100 |
Front brake pads. Rear brake shoes and LHS Handbrake cable changed for National Car test requirements in October 2011. |
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