1993 Volvo 850 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Volvo 850, 7% of the 73 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Engine mount replaced, belt tensioner replaced, gear shift box locked up and gear could not be changed unless gear shift override pressed, winter traction system engaged on its own”
NHTSA complaint #9001257, filed 2000-07“Vehicle is very hard to steer in any direction. Will not turn left or right w/o effort. Took to dealer & informed the steering rack & pinion was in bad shape & needed replacing as soon as possible. Was the 3rd one put on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #820008, filed 1997-11Related service bulletins
- 10167722Mar 18, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Volvo 850
28 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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