1997 Volvo 850 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Volvo 850, 5% of the 107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“While driving 50 MPH vehicle accelerated to 75 MPH. As the consumer had to engage the vehicle into nettle in order to stop. It was later determined by the dealer that improper installation of the fuel injector cover came loose and jammed the throttle open.”
NHTSA complaint #10087496, filed 2004-09, 155,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Volvo 850. The contact stated when fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank to the full capacity level, she would smell a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. In addition, there would be fuel leakage on the ground underneath the fuel tank. The fuel was dispensed to three quarters of a tank to avoid the failure. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04v368000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). The VIN was not included in the recall defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10365806, filed 2010-11, 100,000 miles“After noticing a strong smell of fuel consumer took vehicle to dealer . Dealer found that leakage was coming from fuel lines, wich had to be replaced. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8006356, filed 2002-03Related 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 1997 Volvo 850
33 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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.
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