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Volvo 850 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (10%)
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- 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 251 repairs.
Volvo 850 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 144000 mi US $250 |
alternator failure and battery new fan belt |
1997 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 164000 mi US $50 |
Replaced starter cable |
| 164000 mi | Dead battery caused car computer to fail emission test. |
1996 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| 82000 mi | When I started the car inst. cluster lights go on. As I drive and hit the slightest bump they go off. After the car is warm they will stay on when car is restarted. In the summer it happens but less often. |
| 231000 mi US $170 |
Replaced a defective starter |
| 107260 mi | A/C compressor failed and was replaced. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 149000 mi US $1250 |
Dashboard lights were completely out. Dealer eventually discovered a malfunctioning wire; but did not replace the bulbs until the 2nd trip. |
| 149000 mi | After last trip to the dealer to repair earlier problems, I discovered that the odometer was no longer working. Too costly to repair. |
| 148000 mi | Traded with odometer no longer working. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 135000 mi US $425 |
Heater core failed after 12 years of service. |
| 152600 mi | Fluids and A/C recharge. This car is bullet proof. |
| 162900 mi US $350 |
Battery died and performed routine oil and filter |
| 236000 mi US $80 |
Recharged A/C. |
| 243000 mi US $350 |
First time in the mechanic recharged the refrigerant and supposedly checked for leaks. He appearently didn't becuase the refrigerant leaked out and the AC stopped running again. Was fixed on second trip. |
| 235000 mi US $850 |
Frozen alternator - replaced with new, new serpentine belt. Tensioner OK. |
| 95000 mi US $135 |
Leaking Evaporator |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 98580 mi C $350 |
Radio antenna wouldn't go up so reception bad. Replaced whole antenna assembly |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 139280 mi A $1705 |
Wiper motor replaced |
| 289300 mi US $500 |
replaced center console windows/mirror switch due to broken switch |
| 285 mi US $150 |
Changed starter. One failed brush. |
| 150000 mi US $50 |
No sound from rear door speakers; found them to be dry rotted/cracked. Replaced with non-OEM speakers. |
| 162000 mi US $1750 |
removed dash cluster, replaced odometer gear and bulbs. Check for real mileage: 2/8/10 160,724 actual miles. Cruise Control fixed: Repaired broken vacuum hose and 6 tie straps. |
| 163000 mi | Instrument cluster tightened. It apparently was not secured correctly when odo was replaced. Had the headlamp wipers/washers repaired. Replaced one motor, one valve, and the wiper blades. |
| 168000 mi US $40 |
A/C was cycling cold/warm. Recharged with R134 refrigerant. Blowing ice cold now. |
| 126000 mi US $75 |
replaced the window switch |
| 129300 mi US $100 |
i replaced the heater core and the evaporator |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 189000 mi | Replaced headlight and two tail lights. |
| 181000 mi | Odometer broken at 180646. |
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 107880 mi C $60 |
air conditioning working but weak cooling effectiveness |
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 143000 mi US $550 |
Driver side lock mechanism replaced. |
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 79980 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. |
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