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Fuel systemPart report

1996 Volvo 854 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
225,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Volvo 854, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 225,000 miles.

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 contact owns a 1996 Volvo 854. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel progressing for an extended period of time. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11091747, filed 2018-05

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996240%
1995222%

Other parts of the 1996 Volvo 854

Brakes
2 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Volvo 854

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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