1994 Volvo 850 fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1994 Volvo 850 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 volvo 850 turbo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, fuel leaked from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the remedy for…”
filed May 8, 2012
“I have had the smell of gas and evidence of leaks at the gas tank for about two years plus. I called volvo two years ago about the recall (nhtsa # ea03008 from july/2004). I was told that my car vin does not match the recall. I just had the tank pulled by my mechanic and it is a plastic tank which…”
filed Jul 22, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HEAT, THE FUEL TANK MAY SEEP…Campaign 04V368000 · Jul 30, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other 850 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 850 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 850 | 23 | 12% |
| 1995 850 | 10 | 9% |
| 1993 850 | 5 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Volvo 850
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.