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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (16%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| 104160 mi C $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
| 132000 mi US $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. |
| 160000 mi US $148 |
CV Boot was torn, spewing grease. Entire LF driver shaft replaced. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 189000 mi US $150 |
Front passenger side axle boot torn and repaired. |
| 224000 mi US $735 |
Axle, cv joint cover. |
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
| 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. |
| 165000 mi US $1875 |
The transmission gave out, and was replaced with a used transmission from a 98 V70. |
1996 Volvo 850 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 211000 mi £150 |
Replaced CV-boot (outside) on drivers side (RH). |
1995 Volvo 850
Engine not specified
| 165000 mi US $500 |
Replaced right front axle. |
| 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. |
| 347000 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. |
| 252000 mi | Replaced pnp switch. This fixed all of the problems that i had had with the transmission since purchasing in 2003 or 2004. |
1995 Volvo 850 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 185000 mi US $700 |
replace bad drive axle |
| 138880 mi C $1500 |
Replaced rear 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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