1994 Volvo 850 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Volvo 850, 7% of the 83 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.
“Drivers side wiper does not clear windshield. They say to tighten nut but it no longer works. I would have to replace total assembly. I was told this is a persistent problem with the 850. Shouldn't this be fixed by Volvo?”
NHTSA complaint #10177196, filed 2006-12“The nut that locks down the wiper on the driver's side comes loose over and over constituting a very hazardous situation. I have tightened it nearly to the point of bending the wiper asssembly. Thnx.”
NHTSA complaint #765237, filed 2002-08“Electronic climate control module failed. In addition, defroster malfunctioned, leaving windshield covered with ice and snow, creating a dangerous visibility problem.”
NHTSA complaint #523964, filed 1998-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Volvo 850
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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