1997 Volvo 850 problems by component
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Volvo 850, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 25 | 23% | 74,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 13 | 12% | — |
| Seats → | 10 | 9% | — |
| Tires | 9 | 8% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 8 | 7% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 7% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 6% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 6% | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 6% | — |
| Steering | 6 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.