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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 139 repairs.
1996 Volvo 850 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 224000 mi US $735 |
Axle, cv joint cover. |
| 189000 mi US $150 |
Front passenger side axle boot torn and repaired. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 175460 mi €22 |
CV Boots split. Replaced with 'stretch boots' by owner. |
| 184760 mi | Reverse gear would not engage at all. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 165000 mi US $1875 |
The transmission gave out, and was replaced with a used transmission from a 98 V70. |
| 181000 mi US $400 |
Right axle wore out. It was a poor quality Chinese replacement part. It did wear out in less then two years time. |
| 182000 mi US $250 |
Right axle repair. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 211000 mi £150 |
Replaced CV-boot (outside) on drivers side (RH). |
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