Volvo 850 Electrical problems by year

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 volvo 850. The contact stated that when traveling over different deviations on the road, the rear end of the vehicle would fish tail. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning. The contact would have to receive a jump start in order to restart the vehicle each time the vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact tried contacting the manufacturer via web mail but to no avail. The vehicle was not repaired or...

Odometer failure at under 90,000 miles. Original equipment; not tampered with; vehicle never in an accident. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 volvo 850. After driving approximately 55 mph, the contact parked the vehicle. Two minutes later, the hood burst into flames. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The fire department was called to the scene and a police report was filed. The contact was informed that the cause of the fire was electrical. There were no injuries. It has not yet been determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The contact was only covered for liability insurance. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The current and failure mileages were unavailable.

1. Loss of acceleration and sometimes stalling during freeway transition from on ramp to freeway and or during left turning against traffic. 2. The car failed to accelerate and the action of pushing the accelerator caused the transmission to down shift causing the extreme slowing and sometimes stalling. The consequences were that traffic was going considerably faster and had to take evasive action to avoid hitting the slowing car. 3. Today the media reported a potential recall of volvo's due to this problem and I believe it should be extended to 1997 model 850 glt. *Jb

The trac off light comes on on my 1997 volvo 850 glt turbo wagon. Apparently, the trac, no longer works and I have to pay hundreds of dollars to get it fixed. This should be a recall and relates directly to a safety claim made by volvo. From the list serv that I am on, apparently this is a very common problem amongst 1996-1998 volvos. *Jb

I believe it's the electronic throttle control. I've had the part replaced and yet the car still runs poorly. It stalls, looses speed, and quits running all together. It is a very serious and dangerous situation. *Jb

Good evening;this is more of a question about a potential vehicle that I would like to purchase. I am interested in purchasing a 1993 volvo 850 4 door. Sedan ,auto/a/c,4 cyl,loaded. I went to test drive the car and the engine check lights stayed on while I drove the car. When I returned to the lot the car stalled,but restarted right away. The used car dealer said the car was low on fuel that's why the lights stayed on? I doubt this very much!!Are there any recalls on these cars for this problem?If so I would like more information. Thank you! Jm *jb

Car would not start - appeared to be dead battery - replaced battery - car started, next day car battery dead - jumped battery, car started-2 hours later car battery dead - tested new battery tested ok. Jumped battery took car to volvo dealer - lawrence motors in walnut creek - took service department 1 day? To diagnose - "wiring harness needs to be replaced at $2,000 cost!! Car to be ready in 3 to 4 weeks (september 1st), then delayed (unknown reasons), delayed to oct 1st, as of todays call oct 6, 2005 was advised...

. I have spent $2200 in the last 3 months while herb gordon tries to figure out the problem with the brakes. They have replaced the brake master cylinder, cleaned and resealed the brake calipers and now as a last resort are replacing the internal abs system, which finally fixed the problem. Ignition switch replaced, the windshield wiper bolts came loose causing the windshield wipers to stop in the middle of driving on a highway in the rain, air sensors and oxygen sensors seem to need replacing at least twice a year. *Nm

I am having problems with my car cutting off while driving. Strangely, first it started out cutting off whenever I would make a right turn. The car would just cut off, all the lights in the dash would come on. I have had three auto repair places look at it. Of course I was advised to do several things which they thought would fix the problem. It did not. Well the lastest and worst happened on 8/6 when the car cut off while driving and on a busy street. Fortunately, I was able to coast to the far side and switch the car off and it started right back up. Please I need help. I am scared to get on the interstate in fear that it will shut down on me.

Heating and cooling fan started coming on, 7/7/2003, car over heated 10/04, dealer replaced fan at my cost. Shift over drive light came on 12/04 dealer replaced solenoid switch, 6/05 shift over drive switch came back on, now 2 solenoids are not working and my car is in limp home mode. No 1st or 2 gear. *Nm

Recently read an article in usa today about volvo's stalling, losing speed and etc. That perfectly describes my problem with my 1994 volvo 850 sedan. Over the last 2 years we have had very similar occurrences with our car losing speed and dying in traffic. After each incident it has restarted after a couple of minutes and will not repeat the failure with any frequency. I have had the car to my mechanic and to a volvo dealership. Both places have no clue what is causing the problem and since we cannot duplicate...

Vehicle was parked in the garage, once the consumer tried to start it, it would not start. The automobile club came and jumped the vehicle. Consumer proceeded to the dealer, and was told the battery needed to be replaced, and it was replaced. Consumer retrieved the vehicle, and the problem of starting the vehicle recurred. Automoble club came again, and the consumer was told the alternator was defective.*Ak *jb

Upon starting the vehicle, and backing out the drive way, consumer saw smoke, seemed to be coming from under driver's seat. Consumer then went into the house to get water. Upon returning to the vehicle it was engulfed in smoke, and fire.*Ak *bf *nm

The engine will cease suddenly while driving. I have taken the car to a volvo dealership to be fixed, but the problem is still occurring.*Ak