Volvo 850 Steering problems by year

Windshield wipers quit working while in use. The arm fell off. Windshield wiper motor was replaced. Also, the power steering rack needed to be replaced because steering fluid was leaking. *Ak

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Power steering rack failed and was replaced at 51000 miles, 30000 miles later, steering rack cracked and is leaking power steering fluid. *Slc

Both vehicles are the same models and years, but one vehicle is a sedan, and the other is wagon, # [[redacted]], while driving over large puddles water entered power steering belt, causing a loss of steering which could have resulted in a crash. It usually lasted up to 30 seconds before power steering was back to normal. Dealer could not determine the cause. *Ak driving in rain or large puddles cause the belt to slip on the pulleys resulting in loss of power steering and warning lights on the dashboard coming on. *Yh information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Engine mount replaced, belt tensioner replaced, gear shift box locked up and gear could not be changed unless gear shift override pressed, winter traction system engaged on its own

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dealer inspected the steering wheel and stated that it will cost $700 to replace it. Dealer stated that none of the other 850 owners had any problems with their horns. *Ak

The belt that drives the power steering and alternator periodically slips when wet. This occurs repeatedly at low speeds when going through even small puddles. A kit was added to repair the problem at about 10k miles. The dealer claims the persistent loss of power with the kit is normal. When this occurs it becomes very difficult to steer the car for a few seconds until the belt stops slipping. It also is unexpected to find the car difficult to steer in the middle of a turn and could cause loss of control.

While driving in hard rain consumer saw dash lights light up and the steering control failed and car cut off.After about thrity seconds the car restarted. *Ak

Vehicle is parked; headlights will blink on and off, motor won't turn over and steering wheel is smoking when trying to start vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer. *Ak

POWER STEERING RACK FAILED. YH

Power steering leak, causing poor steering, and the pump makes a loud noise when turning. Also, driver's door hinge broke, causing the door to swing back on its own when opening. The dealer has been contacted. *Ak

STEERING PUMP FAILURE.

When driving through puddles all of the dashboard lights come on and power steering deactivates,steering is possible but difficult. Dealer installed some type of splash guard to correct problem, but this has not resolved situation. Volve insists nothing is wron gwith vehicle.

Vehicle is very hard to steer in any direction. Will not turn left or right w/o effort. Took to dealer & informed the steering rack & pinion was in bad shape & needed replacing as soon as possible. Was the 3rd one put on vehicle. *Ak