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1997 Volvo 850 repairs by problem area
Engine (56%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 41 repairs.
1997 Volvo 850 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 37 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
| Volvo in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013150000 miUS $815 | The crank case vent system was restricted. The turbo failed. | ||
| Volvo in California, United States May 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 2012208000 miUS $90 | Spark Plug wire broken at cap. | ||
| Volvo in Maryland, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014216000 miUS $414 | Evaporative Emission leak that required dropping fuel tank to access leaking hose. | ||
| Volvo in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201091000 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. | ||
| Volvo in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $300 | Upper and lower radiator hoses, oil cooler o-rings | ||
| Volvo in Alberta, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017104160 miC $350 | I went for diagnosis and not repair. Found my ready main seal is bad, driveshaft seal is bad, throw bearing is bad, and that's all I can remember right now. | ||
1997 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012160000 miUS $148 | CV Boot was torn, spewing grease. Entire LF driver shaft replaced. | ||
| Volvo in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Jul 2018156000 miUS $160 | front wheel bearings were getting tired, right front would howl in left turns. Replaced it. Left front would pulse under braking. Replaced it. Still should have brake rotors resurfaced or replaced. | ||
| Volvo in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2011144000 miUS $250 | alternator failure and battery new fan belt Replaced Drivers Door Check. | ||
| Jul 2012162000 mi | Replaced strut bearing and spring seat Sachs, Strut Monroe excellent feel | ||
| Volvo in Minnesota, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011147000 miUS $300 | Replaced thermostat. Replaced timing belt at the same time (preventative maint). | ||
| Volvo in Colorado, United States Feb 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 2010130000 miUS $60 | Coolant temperature sensor. Wiring to sensor failed at solder joint, sensor end. | ||
| May 2010130300 miUS $15 | Worn idle hose. | ||
| Jun 2010131000 miUS $20 | Odometer gear failure. | ||
| Sep 2010132000 miUS $48 | Coolant expansion tank cap failed. Got OEM replacement from dealer. | ||
| Oct 2010132000 mi | fuel pump crapped out. Replaced fuel filter and fuel pump relay as well. Oil cooler lines leaking. Replaced on advice of mechanic. O rings rolled on oil cooler lines during insertion by mechanic. Great loss of oil. New o rings and same lines re-attached. | ||
| Mar 2011134000 miUS $340 | Seat belt failure | ||
| Aug 2011135000 miUS $800 | Fuel pump incorrectly installed Oct 2010. Gas overflowed from top of tank on every fill up. Fuel pump damaged by fuel sitting on top of Housing where wires feed in. | ||
| Volvo in Oregon, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010140000 miUS $60 | Replaced front o2 sensor. | ||
| Volvo in Ohio, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| May 2010164000 miUS $2000 | Fuel pump failed | ||
| Jun 2010164000 miUS $700 | Coolant to turbo leak | ||
| Dec 2010167000 miUS $100 | Bottom skid plate bolt underneath engine, passenger side, came loose due to thread corrosion. Took the car to an independent Volvo mechanic who replaced the bolt and inspected/tightened other undercarriage parts. Cost (parts & labor): $60 | ||
| Volvo in Montana, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Oct 2010132000 miUS $170 | Replaced CV Joint (Right) which had been making noise with a broken seal. Immediate repair was not necessary however I didn't want to chance going thru the Montana salt winter. | ||
| Dec 2011151000 miUS $200 | Fuel Pump Replaced. Intermitent failure over a two week period and difficult to diagnose. When working- it would lead you to believe the problem was in the fuel filter, sensors, switchers, or electronic-ignition. | ||
1997 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volvo in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2012129580 miC $250 | replaced control arm | ||
1997 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Western Australia, Australia Feb 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010132680 miA $700 | Exhaust pipe broken and was re-welded leaking radiator replaced | ||
| Apr 2011139280 miA $1705 | Fuel pump relay replaced Wiper motor replaced | ||
| Volvo in Arizona, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 2011155000 miUS $900 | Engine rear main seal of left fron axle replaced. | ||
| Jun 2012164000 miUS $50 | Replaced starter cable | ||
| Aug 2012164000 mi | Dead battery caused car computer to fail emission test. | ||
| Volvo in Maine, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 2010252000 miUS $300 | Passenger front suspension strut mount failure. | ||
| Apr 2011281300 miUS $350 | front suspension tie rods (inner & outer) and control arms | ||
| Sep 2011288000 miUS $300 | muffler and tail pipe replacement due to rust/noise. | ||
| May 2012289300 miUS $500 | replaced center console windows/mirror switch due to broken switch front passenger side fender liner replaced, old one damaged. | ||
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