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1999 Volvo 850 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Volvo 850 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 2 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Volvo 850.

1999 Volvo 850 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo 850, describing incidents dated May 16, 1999 to April 26, 2002.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #761265 · Filed

    I RECENTLY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA AND WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT MY CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING ON FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2002. I TOOK THE CAR TO LAWRENCE VOLVO IN WALNUT CREEK, CA. THE MANUFACTURER HAS STATED THAT THE CAR HAS NO NON-CONFORMITIES. THIS IS COMPLETELY FALSE.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

  • ODI #706924 · Filed

    1ST UNIT FAILED, REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION LEAKS, REPAIR TO REPLACEMENT UNSUCCESSFUL. STILL ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR. *AK

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1999 Volvo 850 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Volvo 850 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Volvo 850 model years

Check your 1999 Volvo 850 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Volvo 850 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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