1993 Volvo 850 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Volvo 850, 10% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Good evening;this is more of a question about a potential vehicle that I would like to purchase. I am interested in purchasing a 1993 Volvo 850 4 door. Sedan ,auto/A/C,4 cyl,loaded. I went to test drive the car and the engine check lights stayed on while I drove the car. When I returned to the lot the car stalled,but restarted right away. The used car dealer said the car was low on fuel that's why the lights stayed on? I doubt this very much!!are there any recalls on these cars for this problem?if so I would like more information. Thank you! Jm”
NHTSA complaint #10152813, filed 2006-03, 200 miles“Engine keeps shutting down while driving, after an initial warm-up period. Have taken it to the dealer service 4 times, but it has not been fixed. I think it has become a safety problem, and I would like to find out if similar problems have been experienced by other Volvo owners.”
NHTSA complaint #751581, filed 2001-09“Service dealer did not replace timing belt per Volvo maintenance operations requirement - luckily the belt broke when I was stopped - 5 min prior I was driving 60 MPH on freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #740672, filed 2001-02“In 2/96 I had the engine replace/rebulit because of the belt broke. Now 3 years later the engine need to be replace again for because the exhaust valve burn. I did not get any notice from the car that the car was hot or any problems. All I heard was a tickling sound and took to dealer to find out the problem. What I need to know is , how offen do you have to replace a engine or cylinder head in the 1993 Volvo 850 glt. I need help??? All I have done is put money into this car and have major problems. I alos have many more problems like the driver seat do not adj. …”
NHTSA complaint #703964, filed 1999-03“1993 Volvo 850glt engine stalls without warning. Newspaper ad said 1999 through 2001, c70,s60,s80,v70 & v70xc. The 850 was never mentioned. Have had the car since 1998 & it has happened four times. Real scary, can it be fixed?”
NHTSA complaint #10171591, filed 2006-10Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Volvo 850
28 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Volvo 850
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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