1999 Volvo 850 recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Volvo 850 under individual trim or body names rather than "850", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Engine (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

04/27/2002 · Engine
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

05/27/1999 · Transmission / drivetrain
1ST UNIT FAILED, REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION LEAKS, REPAIR TO REPLACEMENT UNSUCCESSFUL. STILL ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR. *AK

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