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1995 Volvo 855 Recalls & Complaints

The 1995 Volvo 855 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Volvo 855. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1995 Volvo 855 owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo 855, describing incidents dated February 17, 1995 to August 18, 1999.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 3 complaints
  • Structure 2 complaints
  • Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #831053 · Filed

    ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

  • ODI #813134 · Filed

    IF LIQUID IS SPILLED FROM CUP HOLDER WHICH SITS IN THE CONSOLE AREA OF VEHICLE, IT WILL CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THIS OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE. CUP HOLDER SITS OVER COMPUTER CHIP WHICH CONTROLS AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS. *AK

  • ODI #800316 · Filed

    THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATES TOO EARLY OR TOO QUICKLY. NOT ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE CORRECTLY IN SLIPPERY OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

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Seats — Front Assembly — Power Adjust

NHTSA #95V108000 · NHTSA notice

Reported May 26, 1995 · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Potentially affected: 475 vehicles

Owners notified July 15, 1995 · Vehicles built February 1, 1995 – February 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

THE THREADED INSERT WHICH ATTACHES THE SAFETY BELT CATCH TO THE FRONT SEAT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE RESTRAINING CAPABILITY OFTHE SAFETY BELT IN SEVERE COLLISIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREADED INSERT IN THE AFFECTED FRONT SEATS.

Notes

SYSTEM: INTERIOR; TRACKS AND ANCHORS; FRONT SEAT; POWER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR TWO POWER SEATS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Equipment — Mechanical — Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift

NHTSA #95V050000 · NHTSA notice

Reported March 10, 1995 · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Potentially affected: 31,315 vehicles

Owners notified May 12, 1995

Defect description

SOME OF THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY LOAD CAPACITY.

Safety consequence

A RAISED VEHICLE CAN FALL OFF THE JACK INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SUSPECT JACKS WITH A JACK MEETING THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CARS.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; JACKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF A NEW JACK IS NOT SUPPLIED TO THE VEHICLE OWNER FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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