1996 Volvo 850
NHTSA has received 235 complaints about the 1996 Volvo 850, and 26% of them involve brakes. Next are fuel system (11%) and electrical system (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 235 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 26% of complaints
- Recalls
- 2
- Fuel economy
- 19 to 21 MPG combined
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
NHTSA has received 235 complaints about the 1996 Volvo 850, and 26% of them involve brakes. Next are fuel system (11%) and electrical system (9%).
Recalls
The 1996 Volvo 850 is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 1996 Volvo 850. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 26 highway.