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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%)
Chart based on 251 repairs.
Volvo 850 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 182 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder hybrid manual AWD
| Volvo in Great Britain Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018146000 mi£10 | Replace broken cog on odometer display | ||
1997 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| Volvo in California, United States May 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 2012208000 miUS $90 | Spark Plug wire broken at cap. | ||
| Volvo in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201091000 mi | ABS module out- it had been out for about a year before I fixed it due to cost. Shop wanted over $700. I removed it and sent it to someone (recommended in volvo forums) who fixed it for $125 and then I replaced the part. Works great now. | ||
| Volvo in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013150000 miUS $815 | The crank case vent system was restricted. The turbo failed. | ||
| Volvo in Maryland, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014216000 miUS $414 | Evaporative Emission leak that required dropping fuel tank to access leaking hose. | ||
| Volvo in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $300 | Upper and lower radiator hoses, oil cooler o-rings | ||
| Volvo in Alberta, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017104160 miC $350 | I went for diagnosis and not repair. Found my ready main seal is bad, driveshaft seal is bad, throw bearing is bad, and that's all I can remember right now. | ||
1997 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Ohio, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| May 2010164000 miUS $2000 | Fuel pump failed | ||
| Jun 2010164000 miUS $700 | Coolant to turbo leak | ||
| Dec 2010167000 miUS $100 | Bottom skid plate bolt underneath engine, passenger side, came loose due to thread corrosion. Took the car to an independent Volvo mechanic who replaced the bolt and inspected/tightened other undercarriage parts. Cost (parts & labor): $60 | ||
| Volvo in Oregon, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010140000 miUS $60 | Replaced front o2 sensor. | ||
| Volvo in Colorado, United States Feb 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 2010130000 miUS $60 | Coolant temperature sensor. Wiring to sensor failed at solder joint, sensor end. | ||
| May 2010130300 miUS $15 | Worn idle hose. | ||
| Jun 2010131000 miUS $20 | Odometer gear failure. | ||
| Sep 2010132000 miUS $48 | Coolant expansion tank cap failed. Got OEM replacement from dealer. | ||
| Oct 2010132000 mi | fuel pump crapped out. Replaced fuel filter and fuel pump relay as well. Oil cooler lines leaking. Replaced on advice of mechanic. O rings rolled on oil cooler lines during insertion by mechanic. Great loss of oil. New o rings and same lines re-attached. | ||
| Mar 2011134000 miUS $340 | Seat belt failure | ||
| Aug 2011135000 miUS $800 | Fuel pump incorrectly installed Oct 2010. Gas overflowed from top of tank on every fill up. Fuel pump damaged by fuel sitting on top of Housing where wires feed in. | ||
| Volvo in Montana, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Oct 2010132000 miUS $170 | Replaced CV Joint (Right) which had been making noise with a broken seal. Immediate repair was not necessary however I didn't want to chance going thru the Montana salt winter. | ||
| Dec 2011151000 miUS $200 | Fuel Pump Replaced. Intermitent failure over a two week period and difficult to diagnose. When working- it would lead you to believe the problem was in the fuel filter, sensors, switchers, or electronic-ignition. | ||
| Volvo in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2011144000 miUS $250 | alternator failure and battery new fan belt Replaced Drivers Door Check. | ||
| Jul 2012162000 mi | Replaced strut bearing and spring seat Sachs, Strut Monroe excellent feel | ||
| Volvo in Minnesota, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011147000 miUS $300 | Replaced thermostat. Replaced timing belt at the same time (preventative maint). | ||
| Volvo in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012160000 miUS $148 | CV Boot was torn, spewing grease. Entire LF driver shaft replaced. | ||
| Volvo in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Jul 2018156000 miUS $160 | front wheel bearings were getting tired, right front would howl in left turns. Replaced it. Left front would pulse under braking. Replaced it. Still should have brake rotors resurfaced or replaced. | ||
1997 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volvo in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2012129580 miC $250 | replaced control arm | ||
1997 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Arizona, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 2011155000 miUS $900 | Engine rear main seal of left fron axle replaced. | ||
| Jun 2012164000 miUS $50 | Replaced starter cable | ||
| Aug 2012164000 mi | Dead battery caused car computer to fail emission test. | ||
1996 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| Volvo in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 2011155000 miUS $250 | door check failed Replaced Timing belt,Tensioner pully,Tensioner,Idler Pully and Water Pump All OEM Parts | ||
| Volvo in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011214000 mi | cracked heater core when sold; would have been $800 | ||
| Volvo in Victoria, Australia Oct 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 2009107260 mi | Lost coolant - radiator replaced. A/C compressor failed and was replaced. | ||
| Dec 2009107880 mi | Coolant loss - heater core hose had a perforation. Air flow sensor failed on a mountain highway. Nice. | ||
| Feb 2012115200 mi | ABS module replaced | ||
| Volvo in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2008128000 miUS $200 | Leaking rear cam seal - engine was loosing oil. Replaced seal. | ||
| Jun 2009137000 miUS $500 | Broken turbo cooling hose causing a coolant leak - had to be replaced. | ||
| Volvo in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010231000 miUS $170 | Replaced a defective starter | ||
| Jul 2011237500 mi | Oil cooler leaked in a recently replaced Nissan radiator. Radiator had to be replaced. The oil softened the coolant hoses resulting in overheating and head warpage. Not repaired. | ||
| Oct 2011245000 miUS $100 | Cam position sensor failed due to the rotating plate coming loose and destroying sensor. | ||
| Volvo in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 201282000 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. | ||
| Volvo in Maryland, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012169000 mi | Engine valve burned, destroying engine. Sold car to junk yard for $400. | ||
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010149000 miUS $1250 | Dashboard lights were completely out. Dealer eventually discovered a malfunctioning wire; but did not replace the bulbs until the 2nd trip. | ||
| Nov 2010149000 mi | After last trip to the dealer to repair earlier problems, I discovered that the odometer was no longer working. Too costly to repair. | ||
| Feb 2011 | Traded with odometer no longer working. | ||
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Minnesota, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 2010188300 miUS $700 | Slow coolant leak that got worse. Turned out to be a radiator leak. Radiator replaced. Leaks from vacuum lines and oil leaks from separator near PCV and related lines. | ||
| Nov 2010189000 miUS $150 | Front passenger side axle boot torn and repaired. Lower oil cooler line leaking at connection to engine block. Replaced. | ||
| Sep 2011196000 miUS $80 | Left tailgate gas strut broke. Replaced strut. | ||
| Nov 2011197000 mi | ABS light comes on periodically. Could be ABS control module or wheel sensor. Difficult to diagnose. Does not affect regular braking and have decided to live with issue for awhile. | ||
| Dec 2011197000 miUS $220 | Odometer stopped working. Teeth on gear broke and needed to be replaced. Oil leak from turbo oil return line due to worn out gasket at engine block. Cruise control has never worked properly. Vacuum line in engine compartment was cracked. | ||
| Feb 2012198000 miUS $500 | Mass airflow sensor failed, causing the car to lose idle and stall at low speeds and hesitate/lose power at highway speeds. | ||
| Apr 2012199200 miUS $100 | Emergency brake seized up and was grinding on drum Prevented wheel from rotating when changing from snow to regular tires. | ||
| Volvo in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Apr 2012184760 miC $130 | fuel pump relay failed | ||
| Dec 2013201500 miC $700 | seized upper strut bearings both sides front | ||
| Volvo in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2009103000 miUS $40 | ABS module replaced with remanufactured one. Replaced struts, strut bearings and spring seats | ||
| Jul 2011114500 miUS $60 | Replace electrical part of ignition switch | ||
| Feb 2012118300 miUS $300 | Replaced front hub/bearing assembly with Timken because of noise Replaced control arms tie rod ends and stabliser links with Mayle parts | ||
| Volvo in Ohio, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011164000 miUS $300 | Radiator leak. Replaced radiator and hoses | ||
| Volvo in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010172000 miUS $2000 | Front cam seals and rear main seals, $765. PCV system replaced, $485. Exhaust cam replaced, $300. | ||
| Jun 2010177000 miUS $50 | Dipstick replaced. Front sway bar end links replaced. | ||
| Volvo in Colorado, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2008135000 miUS $425 | Heater core failed after 12 years of service. | ||
| Mar 2009135000 miUS $500 | Replaced oxygen sensor and spark plugs due to misfiring engine and poor fuel mileage. | ||
| Sep 2009140000 miUS $600 | Car came in with check engine light. Mechanic pulled no engine codes and recommended engine, and transmission flush. Reset light, car runs like a top. | ||
| Jun 2010141000 miUS $700 | Power steering pump wore out. | ||
| Mar 2011150000 miUS $550 | Replaced suspension parts on front end. | ||
| May 2011152600 mi | Fluids and A/C recharge. This car is bullet proof. | ||
| Feb 2012162900 miUS $350 | Battery died and performed routine oil and filter | ||
| Jun 2012170000 miUS $670 | Hoses are beginning to wear out. Oil seals wearing out. | ||
| May 2018200000 miUS $435 | Blown head gasket. Replacing engine with used. | ||
| Volvo in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Sep 2008153000 miUS $240 | Volvo 850 Turbo (96) had a "slow reporting" O2 sensor. It needed to be replaced. Part is ~150 and an hour of labor to install is ~75. Need to get car inspected, otherwise I might not have fixed this. | ||
| Nov 2008154000 miUS $800 | Fuel pump died and the car would not start.Towed the car to the dealer and was at thier mercy.$800 dollars(~400 part ~400 labor) to replace the pump. Car runs again and hopfully I will get another year or two out of it. | ||
| Sep 2009163000 mi | There were a few unresolved problems which would have kept the car from passing inspection. The emergency brakes didn't work. The check engine light was on. Codes indicated a need for new O2 sensors. Plus I needed new tires soon. I didn't want to spend a lot of cash on this car. | ||
| Volvo in California, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 2009US $735 | Replaced left front bearing. Axle, cv joint cover. | ||
| Jun 2010236000 miUS $80 | Recharged A/C. | ||
| Jan 2011239000 miUS $400 | Also needed to repair windshield washer jets that were plugged. | ||
| May 2011243000 miUS $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. | ||
| Volvo in Indiana, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 2008227000 miUS $650 | Lower control arm and half shaft replacement. | ||
| Mar 2009235000 miUS $850 | Frozen alternator - replaced with new, new serpentine belt. Tensioner OK. | ||
| Volvo in Connecticut, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010206000 miUS $400 | flunked emissions: replaced pcv system, replaced air hoses with silicone hoses. heater core, thermostat, thermostat sensor, radiator hoses. replaced end links, shocks. | ||
| Volvo in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201094000 miUS $350 | Replaced heater core & all related hoses | ||
| Jul 201195000 miUS $135 | Leaking Evaporator | ||
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Quebec, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2008177320 miC $50000 | CRANK SEAL - LEAK | ||
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volvo in Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jan 200998000 miUS $1495 | Catalytic converter cracked, noisy exhaust and O2 sensor code on check engine light. Converter replaced with aftermarket unit. Replaced rear brake pads and rotors and fixed seized calipers. | ||
| Feb 200998000 miUS $380 | Heavy black smoke from exhaust. Shop diagnosed faulty air mass meter and replaced. | ||
| Jan 201098000 mi | Car needed piston rings and smoked so much it would not pass inspection. Decided repair cost was much more than value of car. Replaced with 2005 Honda Accord. | ||
| Volvo in France Feb 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 2010153760 mi | Seized brake caliper. Found by 'Controle technique' so failed the test. Self-repaired at no cost. | ||
| May 2010154380 mi€40 | Car 'shut down' totally whilst en-route. I traced the fault to be a dead fuel pump. £278 from Volvo. Got one from a scrap yard for £50. Fitted myself & all, os far is good! Took a code 2-1-2 = faulty o2 sensor (Lambda) replaced old o2 with new. | ||
| Jul 2010157480 mi | Anti-roll bar drop links worn out. Diagnosed by a mechanic, but parts on order to self-fit. Engine top mount worn out. Diagnosed by a mechanic, but parts on order to self-fit. | ||
| Mar 2011165540 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. | ||
| May 2011169760 mi€700 | PCV oil trap and pipes replaced as a kit . Symptoms, smoke puffing through dip stick tube. | ||
| Dec 2011175460 mi€22 | CV Boots split. Replaced with 'stretch boots' by owner. Expansion chamber cap (Grey) split causing coolant to spray out. Replaced with the later (green) style cap. | ||
| Feb 2012177320 mi | Front brake flexi hoses perished and/or split. | ||
| Sep 2012184760 mi | Reverse gear would not engage at all. Rear outer suspension bush (R/H side) failed. | ||
| Volvo in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Apr 200996100 miC $1000 | Cracked exhaust manifold. Replaced. | ||
| Jul 200998580 miC $350 | Radio antenna wouldn't go up so reception bad. Replaced whole antenna assembly | ||
| Mar 2011107260 mi | Vibration when speed exceeds 90 km/hour. Replaced front disc brake pads, rotors and calipers. | ||
| Aug 2011107880 miC $500 | Leak in the exhaust system fixed just before we sold it. | ||
| Volvo in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Dec 2008104160 miC $300 | Left & right sway bar end links replaced,rear coil spring bump stop clip replaced. | ||
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2013285 miUS $150 | Changed starter. One failed brush. | ||
| Volvo in Indiana, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Aug 2011126000 miUS $75 | replaced the window switch | ||
| May 2012129300 miUS $100 | i replaced the heater core and the evaporator | ||
| Volvo in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017140000 miUS $500 | replace muffler and pipes | ||
| Volvo in Maine, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 2011212700 miUS $3100 | Oil leak, exhaust system, suspension repair | ||
| Volvo in Western Australia, Australia Feb 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010132680 miA $700 | Exhaust pipe broken and was re-welded leaking radiator replaced | ||
| Apr 2011139280 miA $1705 | Fuel pump relay replaced Wiper motor replaced | ||
| Volvo in Maine, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 2010252000 miUS $300 | Passenger front suspension strut mount failure. | ||
| Apr 2011281300 miUS $350 | front suspension tie rods (inner & outer) and control arms | ||
| Sep 2011288000 miUS $300 | muffler and tail pipe replacement due to rust/noise. | ||
| May 2012289300 miUS $500 | replaced center console windows/mirror switch due to broken switch front passenger side fender liner replaced, old one damaged. | ||
| Volvo in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Feb 201099000 miUS $60 | Driver's seat belt would not operate properly at times. Replace with a used seat belt from a salvage yard. | ||
| Volvo in New Jersey, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 2008130000 miUS $250 | Replaced headliner. | ||
| Jun 2011167000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2012178000 miUS $163 | Broken linkage - both sides replaced. | ||
| Volvo in Victoria, Australia Aug 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 2008109740 miA $588 | Radiator leak. I had an oil leak caused by driving over a gutter a year ago. I don't know if that could have had something to do with it. | ||
| Jun 2010116560 miA $200 | Glove box lock replaced (second time, they often fail on this car) | ||
| Dec 2010117800 miA $60 | Car overheating while driving. Put water in radiator. Still overheating. Called repair guy to come over (RACV in Melbourne Australia). Said it was thermostat. Ok to drive home. Drove to mechanic to have thermostat replaced. | ||
| Oct 2011124000 miA $450 | Car making slight noise. Told the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. Told 4-5 months left maximum. Used after market version instead of $100 Volvo version. My decision to replace it now. | ||
| Volvo in Maine, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Nov 2009179000 miUS $400 | Replaced control arms. | ||
| Dec 2009181000 miUS $400 | Right axle wore out. It was a poor quality Chinese replacement part. It did wear out in less then two years time. | ||
| Jan 2010182000 miUS $250 | Right axle repair. | ||
| Mar 2010186000 miUS $950 | Nothing wrong, no cracked head. | ||
| Aug 2010192000 mi | Serious engine misfires in all cylinders, unknown cause. Car has not reproduced this. | ||
| Sep 2010192000 mi | Major oil leak from engine. | ||
| Volvo in Maine, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011196000 mi | Peridodic severe shaking of steering wheel, loss of power, no CEL illuminated. | ||
| Volvo in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 2009150000 miUS $50 | No sound from rear door speakers; found them to be dry rotted/cracked. Replaced with non-OEM speakers. | ||
| Feb 2010162000 miUS $1750 | Replaced ABS/Traction controller removed dash cluster, replaced odometer gear and bulbs. Check for real mileage: 2/8/10 160,724 actual miles. Read and reset ABS codes. Installed used header. Replaced exhaust and flange gaskets. Cruise Control fixed: Repaired broken vacuum hose and 6 tie straps. Check Rear Washer - Replaced rear washer filter, unclogged and aimed sprayer, replaced delivery valve. | ||
| Mar 2010163000 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. | ||
| Apr 2010165000 miUS $1875 | The transmission gave out, and was replaced with a used transmission from a 98 V70. | ||
| Jul 2010168000 miUS $40 | A/C was cycling cold/warm. Recharged with R134 refrigerant. Blowing ice cold now. | ||
| Aug 2011178000 miUS $40 | Rear drivers side brake line had a pinhole leak. Replaced copper line and bled brakes. | ||
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volvo in Great Britain Mar 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2010201000 mi£150 | Wishbone, suspension arm had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2010203000 mi£60 | Replaced Front sway bar links. Got noticed by MOT technician. Car was tested OK, but advice was given for replacement. | ||
| Dec 2010211000 mi£150 | Replaced CV-boot (outside) on drivers side (RH). Replaced wishbone on driver's side (RH). | ||
| Jan 2011214000 mi£40 | Car would not get warm anymore, replaced both thermostat and heater sensor (engine). | ||
| Feb 2011215000 mi£230 | PCV replaced, Oil changed | ||
| Mar 2011219000 mi£158 | Replaced rear-shocks and spings. Have put non self leveling in this time. | ||
| Jul 2011224000 mi£45 | Rear arm bush broke, replaced. | ||
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Ohio, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 2009152000 mi | Fuel intake valve had to be replaced & engine making noise. Repair shop manager purchased car and paid for repairs - not worth it for owner to have repairs made. | ||
| Volvo in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 2009185000 mi | odometer gear broke | ||
| Apr 2010186200 miUS $1300 | Muffler Steering | ||
| Sep 2010189000 mi | Shocks need to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 2010189000 mi | Replaced headlight and two tail lights. | ||
| Jan 2011 | Needed new shocks when sold. Odometer broken at 180646. | ||
1995 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| 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 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. | ||
| 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 Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010199020 miC $70 | thermostat | ||
| Jul 2010215140 mi | Upper tie-rod replaced. | ||
| Volvo in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 2009165000 miUS $500 | Replaced Steering u-joint. Replaced right front axle. | ||
| 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 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. | ||
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 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 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 New York, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011173000 miUS $200 | Muffler rusted out. | ||
| Volvo in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 2010107880 miC $60 | air conditioning working but weak cooling effectiveness | ||
| 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 California, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011285000 miUS $400 | Ignition switch and battery failure. | ||
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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