1993 Volvo 850 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Volvo 850, 8% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“I have a 1993 Volvo 850. It has been stalling while driving at high speeds, low speeds, for over 10 years. No one has ever fixed the problem. Since you are investigating current Volvo models for this same problem, you should consider investigating the older models.”
NHTSA complaint #10131485, filed 2005-08, 50,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #566450, filed 2002-07Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Volvo 850
28 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsEquipment
7 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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