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1996 Volvo 850 repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 139 repairs.
1996 Volvo 850 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1996 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| 155000 mi US $120 |
door check failed |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 239000 mi US $400 |
Also needed to repair windshield washer jets that were plugged. |
| 196000 mi US $80 |
Left tailgate gas strut broke. Replaced strut. |
| 197000 mi US $220 |
Odometer stopped working. Teeth on gear broke and needed to be replaced. Cruise control has never worked properly. Vacuum line in engine compartment was cracked. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 165540 mi €10 |
Driver door stay check-hinge had snapped. Door would open with a load 'crack' noise & would not stay in one of the three 'locaters'. I bought and fitted a 2nd hand one. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 162000 mi US $1750 |
Check Rear Washer - Replaced rear washer filter, unclogged and aimed sprayer, replaced delivery valve. |
| 99000 mi US $60 |
Driver's seat belt would not operate properly at times. Replace with a used seat belt from a salvage yard. |
| 167000 mi US $60 |
Front left turn signal/parking light lens fell out of body due to retaining spring attachment breaking. Retaining spring recovered. Entire new lens/bulb holder unit required. |
| 196000 mi | Peridodic severe shaking of steering wheel, loss of power, no CEL illuminated. |
| 116560 mi A $200 |
Glove box lock replaced (second time, they often fail on this car) |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 185000 mi | odometer gear broke |
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