1995 Volvo 850 Volvo 850 1995

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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%)

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1995 Volvo 850 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 7 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

303000 mi

US $100
CV joint boot broke and I didn't know it for about a month. Replaced both outer CV joints and boots. 
300000 mi -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. 
165000 mi

US $500
Replaced right front axle. 
252000 mi Replaced pnp switch. This fixed all of the problems that i had had with the transmission since purchasing in 2003 or 2004. 

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1995 Volvo 850 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

138880 mi

C $1500
Replaced rear axle 
185000 mi

US $700
replace bad drive axle 
218000 mi

US $348
Outer boot failure on RH drive axle. 
120360 mi

€100
Constant velocity joint rubber boots required replacement. 

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1995 Volvo 850 Transmission Problems

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