Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 809 | 09/01/1995 | 36-809 | 46374 | Service bulletin supersedes sb 36-809 dated dec. 1994. a revised setting of the front wiper motor link arm has been introduced on production from vin 854-166000, 855-70000. when a wiper motor is replaced on any 850 the new motor should be | 04/25/1996 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | 01/12/1996 | |
| Left front caliper broke in january 1999, roght front caliper broke at this time. parts were on back order. consumer was told it would take 3 months to get vehicle repaired. *ak consumer has had many problems with vehicle, instrument lights were replaced, dash bulb lights and other bulbs replaced. headlight wiper and windshield wiper blades replaced. consumer smelled an odor in the air conditioner and later the air conditioner was not cooling properly, dealer replaced the temperature sensor, evaporator, receiver, and dryer. battery failed and was replaced, consumer had a recall on the central electrical relay and when returning to vehicle that was shut off the phone and radio were on. coolant light illuminated 4 times, finally dealer replaced the coolant filler cap, engine light keeps illuminated, dealer has replaced the pnp switch, oxygen sensor, air pump, and check valve, the air pump and check valve were replaced twice, the timing belt has also been replaced. abs sensor cable has been replaced, calipers have been replaced 3 times, front brake pads, rotors, and front disc brakes have been replaced. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 75000 | 2 | 12/01/1995 |
| I own two vovo 850s. one is a 1993 volvo 850 glt and the other is a 1996 volvo 850 turbo wagon. the air conditioner in both cars developed leaks in the evaporators. the 1996 car developed the leak in 2003. i had it replaced in 2004 for $1400. the 1993 volvo a/c evaporator also developed a leak. to replace it will cost another $1400 plus. volvo denies that there is any problem with the design of the a/c evaporators. i suggest that the fact that in my two cars both evaporators have developed leaks indicates that there is a defect. note that living in virginia the a/c is used seasonally. i would be curious to know how many evaporators volvo replaces per year in what models and what year made. my guess is that there is a pattern here that volvo is aware of (must be) and refuses to acknowledge due to potential cost to the company. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 12/31/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Problem with rear windshield. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 07/17/1999 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Volvo's manual transmission does not in anyway provide for safety, there is no way of preventing the car from coming out of gear when not placed on a steep incline as volvo has pointed out. the rear side mirrors project out far enough to trap an individual prohibiting them from freeing themselves, resulting in death. side mirrors are designed in such a way that an individual will lose their life before the mirror breaks free. i know, my daughter was killed by the passenger side mirror in this way. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | 01/12/1996 | |
| Left front caliper broke in january 1999, roght front caliper broke at this time. parts were on back order. consumer was told it would take 3 months to get vehicle repaired. *ak consumer has had many problems with vehicle, instrument lights were replaced, dash bulb lights and other bulbs replaced. headlight wiper and windshield wiper blades replaced. consumer smelled an odor in the air conditioner and later the air conditioner was not cooling properly, dealer replaced the temperature sensor, evaporator, receiver, and dryer. battery failed and was replaced, consumer had a recall on the central electrical relay and when returning to vehicle that was shut off the phone and radio were on. coolant light illuminated 4 times, finally dealer replaced the coolant filler cap, engine light keeps illuminated, dealer has replaced the pnp switch, oxygen sensor, air pump, and check valve, the air pump and check valve were replaced twice, the timing belt has also been replaced. abs sensor cable has been replaced, calipers have been replaced 3 times, front brake pads, rotors, and front disc brakes have been replaced. *slc | |||