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1994 Volvo 850 Brakes Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
8%of 83 total for the year
Median mileage
127,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Volvo 850, 8% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“While the vehicle was parked and the emergency parking brake engaged. The vehicle commenced to roll into the consumer. The consumer jump into the trunk while the vehicle continued to roll down the street until it ran into another vehicle. The consumer sustained injuries to her neck and minor cuts and bruises. The vehicle was on an incline.”

NHTSA complaint #10096726, filed 2004-10, 159,000 miles

“While driving, ABS hydraulic control unit developed an external leak resulting in significant immediate loss of brake fluid and brake function. Visual inspection of part suggests manufacturer defect. Volvo of north amercia contacted per instructions in owners manual, but Volvo representative refused to log-in (record) the incident.”

NHTSA complaint #710432, filed 1999-08

“Dt: the contact stated vehicle was leaking oil but he was unsure where it was coming from. The dealership suggested changing the master cylinder and it was changed at a local service station, however the leak continued. The contact claimed the leak was coming from the ABS. The module was changed, the leak stopped and the brakes worked properly. He then received NHTSA recall 04v368000 concerning the fuel system. Recall repair was performed but there was still a smell of fuel. This happened with the windows up or down. The check engine light was came on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10141944, filed 2005-11

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
19973331%
19965529%
19951110%
199478%
199345%

Other parts of the 1994 Volvo 850

Fuel system
14 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology