1993 Volvo 850 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1993 Volvo 850, and owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1993 Volvo 850. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Volvo 850 have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,300 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 volvo 850. After driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact parked the vehicle. Two minutes later, the hood burst into flames. There were no warning indicators prior to the f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 30, 2008 · Electrical system
“1993 volvo 850glt engine stalls without warning. Newspaper ad said 1999 through 2001, c70,s60,s80,v70 & v70xc. The 850 was never mentioned. Have had the car since 1998 & it has happened four times. Re”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 23, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Volvo 850. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 26–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volvo 850 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo 850 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Volvo 850 | 0 | 73 |
| 1994 Volvo 850 | 2 | 83 |
| 1995 Volvo 850 | 2 | 111 |
| 1996 Volvo 850 | 2 | 192 |
| 1997 Volvo 850 | 3 | 107 |
| 1999 Volvo 850 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Volvo 850 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1993 Volvo 850
How do I know if my 1993 Volvo 850 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.