1995 Volvo 850 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 12%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,007miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Volvo 850, 12% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,007 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My 1995 Volvo 850 developed a gas tank leak at a heat shield attachment. This is the same defect that LED to a safety recall of Volvo 850's in certain southern states and a service recall in the other states in 2004 (see recall campaign 04v368000). I was never provided notice of this recall, and Volvo now refuses to pay for the necessary replacement of the gas tank--a substantial expense apparently caused by a safety defect that the company failed to remedy. I am having a new gas tank put in by a Volvo dealer today. …”
NHTSA complaint #10267336, filed 2009-04, 91,000 miles“I purchased a used vehicle and filled the tank full until auto pump kicked off, drove less than 1 mile home and parked in the garge. The next morning, garage filled with gas fume odor, no visible leak, researched hayned repair manual, found access cover to fuel tank sending unit and fuel pump inside vehicle, removed covers, found fuel leak at fuel pump cover.”
NHTSA complaint #10083015, filed 2004-07, 95,204 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Volvo 850. The contact noticed gas leaking from the fuel tank. The dealer stated that the leaked occurred where the heat shield was attached. There is a recall fuel system, gasoline: storage (NHTSA campaign id #04v368000) however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 112,750 and current mileage was 113,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10217052, filed 2008-02, 112,750 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Volvo 850. He noticed a gas smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. He stated that gas leaks from the gas tank when he fills it up. He has not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer. The current and failure mileage was 132,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10192953, filed 2007-06, 132,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Volvo 850. The contact stated after receiving repairs for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 04v368000 (component: fuel system, gasoline: storage), the vehicle was still experiencing a fuel leakage. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer after it failed to pass a smog test, as a result of an evop leakage. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that they had already performed the recall repairs and could not find anything else wrong with the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10416974, filed 2011-08, 116,007 milesRelated recalls
- 04V368000Jul 30, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached.Covers: Volvo 850 1994–1997
Related service bulletins
- 10205692Dec 10, 2015Service Campaign 140: Inspecting the Fuel Tank and Installing Rubber Dampers.
- 10205691Dec 10, 2015Inspecting the Fuel Tank and Installing Rubber Dampers.
- 10028830Mar 24, 2009Volvo: in certain vehicles, after prolonged exposure to extreme heat, the fuel tank may develop a crack at the heat shield attachment. Heat shield attachment locations may not…
- 10012778Feb 8, 2005The fuel tank may develop a crack at the heat shield attachment. Service campaign 140 to inspect the fuel tank and install rubber dampers. Description, service manager bulletin…
- 10059056Feb 1, 2005Volvo: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. The fuel tank, on some vehicles, will develop a crack at heat shield attachment, if…
- 10059060Sep 1, 2004Volvo: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. In certain vehicles, located at heat shield attachment, fuel tank has develop a seepage…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Volvo 850
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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