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1995 Volvo 850 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (13%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
1995 Volvo 850 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1995 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| Volvo in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010199020 miC $70 | thermostat | ||
| Jul 2010215140 mi | Upper tie-rod replaced. | ||
| Volvo in Great Britain Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2011221000 mi | new fuel o rings | ||
| Jun 2011221000 mi | complete engine and exhaust failure | ||
| Volvo in Arizona, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011150000 miUS $500 | Rear Main Seal | ||
| Volvo in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Mar 2012303000 miUS $100 | CV joint boot broke and I didn't know it for about a month. Replaced both outer CV joints and boots. | ||
| Jul 2012331500 miUS $80 | Replaced the tailgate struts so my tailgate would stay open on my wagon. No longer have to use a stick to hold it open. Also bought new trim clips to reduce the amount of rattle noise coming from the tailgate. Oil cooler line was leaking slightly where it connected to the radiator on the passenger side. I have watched both connections leak before so I replaced the O-rings on both lines a quick fix. Replaced my turn signal lenses. Had cracked due to age. Replaced a broken licence plate bracket on the back. | ||
| Jan 2013 | -transmission would not shift properly, can't move. Thought to be park/neutral switch. When taken to specialist, said valves in transmission failed and it needed an overhaul. Leaving car now due to repair costs being higher than its value. | ||
| Volvo in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 2009165000 miUS $500 | Replaced Steering u-joint. Replaced right front axle. | ||
| Volvo in California, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Sep 2012103000 mi | Replaced turbo return line gasket in an attempt to to fix oil leak. Problem persists. Need to also replace O-Ring, possibly RMS | ||
| Volvo in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012200000 miUS $300 | Caliper boots ripped and small fluid leak. Rotor slightly warped and pads half worn. Entire system replaced. Tie rod ends had play. Both sides replaced. Play in linkage. Both sides replaced. | ||
| Volvo in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 2009220100 mi | Airbox thermostat was seized due to accumulated dirt. Could have cleaned and fixed but decided to remove assembly and modify intake system. | ||
| Jul 2012236840 miC $327 | Tie Rods and wheel bearings replaced on the front | ||
| Volvo in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2009241000 miUS $150 | Car cut out while doing 80 mph on freeway. Changed dist. cap and rotor. Drove car home. Next day car died after 1 mile. Replaced coil pack mass flow sensor checked fuel system relays and then replaced fuel pump. | ||
| Feb 2010248300 miUS $900 | Replaced both front control arms, stab bar links, inner and outer tie rods, rear axle bushings, lft side, both rear shocks | ||
| Jan 2011252000 mi | Welded up holes in exhaust. Replaced pnp switch. This fixed all of the problems that i had had with the transmission since purchasing in 2003 or 2004. | ||
| Jul 2011270000 mi | Engine blown. | ||
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011173000 miUS $200 | Muffler rusted out. | ||
| Volvo in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010175000 miUS $149 | Cap to windshield washer fluid Exhaust smell in cabin. It is reduced, but still present. Haven't had time to take back in. | ||
| Volvo in California, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011285000 miUS $400 | Ignition switch and battery failure. | ||
| Volvo in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - May 2010 | |||
| May 2010192000 miUS $1000 | Car failed safety inspection due to front suspension (loose), failing driver's side windshield wiper mount, and hole in exhaust system. Didn't repair -donated and bought another Volvo. | ||
| Volvo in Tennessee, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010120000 mi | Driver side ball joint replaced. | ||
| Jun 2010121000 mi | Drive side sun visor replaced. | ||
| Jul 2010121000 mi | Trunk lid support struts and rear seatbelt anchor replaced. | ||
| Volvo in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 2010107880 miC $60 | air conditioning working but weak cooling effectiveness | ||
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010143000 miUS $550 | Driver side lock mechanism replaced. | ||
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volvo in Tennessee, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Dec 2010188000 miUS $75 | Splines on both windshield wiper motor and wiper arm worn out. Quoted $150 in parts; bought $2 teflon tape and put around mount then pressed in the wiper arm. Should be ok but hasn't rained yet. Replaced window arm after attempted repair failed. Also, this month the odometer broke (probably broken odometer gear). This will not be fixed as I do not have the time to fool with it and I can gauge from the LCD odometer. | ||
| Jan 2012196000 miUS $1000 | Busted fuel lines were replaced, $731 Parking brake repaired. | ||
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Victoria, Australia Feb 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011136400 miA $800 | All new springs, new shocks, rebound rubbers, spring seats and strut bearing plates. | ||
| Sep 2011137640 miA $200 | ABS light showing, specialist Volvo repairer replaced pedal height sensor with used one. | ||
| Volvo in Maryland, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2009149000 miUS $95 | left sway bar replaced | ||
| Jun 2011169000 miUS $200 | right passenger sway bar replaced | ||
| Oct 2011170000 miUS $100 | catalytic converter piece rusted, welded back | ||
| Jan 2012172000 miUS $100 | check engine light was on for code 154, cleaned EGR valve | ||
| Jul 2012177000 miUS $700 | replaced both inner and out tie rods | ||
| Volvo in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2010201000 miUS $759 | EGR valve plugged, replaced with OEM unit. Then had the trans flushed as PM | ||
| Aug 2012208000 miUS $2500 | Front engine mount broken, valve stem leaking in front tire. Hood latch and cable replaced. ECT Sensor replaced. Thermostat replaced, Radiator flushed. Replaced suspension spring seats, bump stops and bellows, Alignment, 210K Service. | ||
| Nov 2013210000 miUS $50 | An other "hydralic" front engine mount Rear windshield spray repaired. hose that is in the passenger wheel well, had come apart. not fluid was being sprayed on glass | ||
| Dec 2014210000 miUS $311 | fuel door would not release with actuator. had to replace | ||
| Volvo in New Jersey, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Aug 2009202000 miUS $90 | ABS system leak at TRACS pressure transducer in ABS modulator unit; installed used part, pressure bled system and verified no codes set. | ||
| Sep 2009203000 miUS $502 | Replacement of rear shocks and front struts; first replacement in life of car. | ||
| Jan 2011218000 miUS $348 | Outer boot failure on RH drive axle. | ||
| Volvo in Ireland Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Aug 2011120360 mi€100 | Constant velocity joint rubber boots required replacement. Front brake pads. Rear brake shoes and LHS Handbrake cable changed for National Car test requirements in October 2011. | ||
| Apr 201279980 mi€180 | Mechanic serviced / replaced alternator and replaced auto transmission fluid but released reverse band due to draining old gear oil through incorrect bolt removal. Mechanic removing gearbox on own cost to rectify. | ||
| Volvo in Alberta, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| Apr 2012138880 miC $1500 | Replaced rear axle | ||
| May 2014157480 mi | Some main computer issues as well as a requirement to change timing belt | ||
| Volvo in Connecticut, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 2010185000 miUS $700 | repair leaking exhaust pipe joint replace bad drive axle | ||
| Apr 2011186000 miUS $50 | trouble shoot and repaired various intake vacuum leaks that i have been chasing for a while | ||
| Oct 2011189000 miUS $120 | pads worn out, replaced them and calipers; rotors were good | ||
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