1993 Volvo 850 transmission problems
The 1993 Volvo 850 has 28 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 29% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
28
Transmission complaints
29%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“1. AUTO TRANS FAILED WITH GRINDING/SLIPPAGE. AT MY EXPENSE A REBUILT VOLVO TRANS INSTALLED IN 2-99. ABOUT 6000 MILES LATER AGAIN FAILURE WITH SLIPPAGE. ANOTHER REBUILT TRANS WAS INSTALLED...SO FAR IT'S GOOD. 2. A/C COMPRESSOR/CONDENSER HAVE BOTH FAILED . REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. 3. RADIO FAILED TO…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1993 Volvo 850 have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 1993 Volvo 850 transmission — 29% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.