1993 Volvo 850 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 1993 Volvo 850, 10% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.
“1. Auto trans failed with grinding/slippage. At my expense a rebuilt Volvo trans installed in 2-99. About 6000 miles later again failure with slippage. Another rebuilt trans was installed...so far it's good. 2. A/c compressor/condenser have both failed . Repaired at my expense. 3. Radio failed to get fm at about 40k miles. Replaced at my expense. Are there any technical bullitens regarding these issues? Especially the expensive trans problems? Please advise me of any . Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #715330, filed 1999-11“Fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank, dealer replaced the fuel pump, consumer states that close examination showed the plastic casing was disentegrating, consumer is requesting reimbursement.”
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Volvo 850
28 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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