Engine constantly surges (idles up and down) with or without airconditioning on. Car will leap ahead on occasion when engine revs up, driver has to be vigilant and able to step on brake to stop car at any time. This has been reported to a volvo dealer and in the dealer's repair shop 4 times and still has not been fixed. Much care has to be taken when parking to make sure not to impact other cars or objects when the car decides to leap forward. Engine idle is constantly going up and down, will not idle at a constant rpm.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Volvo 850 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Volvo 850 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 850 year, for its age
#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Volvo 850 problems
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No recalls for the 2000 Volvo 850
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Volvo 850. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2000 Volvo 850
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Volvo 850: every year compared
All 850 years2000 Volvo 850 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Volvo 850 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2000 Volvo S80 | 342 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo S70 | 188 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo S40 | 122 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V70XC | 103 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V70 | 93 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V40 | 50 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo 770 | 35 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo C70 | 26 | 4 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Volvo 850
Does the 2000 Volvo 850 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Volvo 850 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo 850?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Volvo 850 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 22, 2001 and the latest on April 22, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Volvo 850 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo 850 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo 850 years have the most complaints?
1996 (207), 1995 (129), 1997 (121). See every Volvo 850 year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Volvo 850 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data