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1996 Volvo 850 Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 192 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Volvo 850, 1% of the 192 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.

“The low profile tire / alloy wheel combination on the front of the car is very susceptible to damage from road hazards (pot holes). Two separate occasions the front tire was damaged (did not lose pressure, but developed large bulge in sidewall) and the alloy wheel was damaged (bending and cracking of wheel rim).”

NHTSA complaint #729941, filed 2000-09

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199722%
199611%
199522%
199445%
199311%

Other parts of the 1996 Volvo 850

Brakes
55 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Engine cooling
21 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Equipment
12 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Volvo 850

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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