1997 Volvo 850 brakes problems
34 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1997 Volvo 850, which is 24% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
1997 volvo 850. The ABS and tracs lights are on approx. 90% of the time while driving vehicle. When lights are on, brake pedal is very soft and stopping distance is significantly increased. When lights are off, brake pedal gets firmer after pumping and braking distance is reduced. This problem has gotten progressively worse over the past 24 months. Dealer and independent mechanic were able to determine cause or correct the problem during repeated visits.
Abs/traction control module faulty...cost us $700 to repair...according to our volvo dealer, volvo is aware that this problem has occurred in a lot of volvo's but they have chosen to not conduct a recall...this is wrong and volvo needs to be punished for not taking care of their customers...it's an absoulute disgrace...we'll never buy another volvo...too many problems, very poor reliability!
Other problems reported for the 1997 Volvo 850
- Electrical system 16 complaints
Brakes problems in other years
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993