1996 Volvo 850 brakes problems
The 1996 Volvo 850 has 60 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 26% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
60
Brakes complaints
26%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, RECEIVED NO APPARENT BRAKING ACTION; SWERVED OUT OF RIGHT LANE INTO EXIT LANE, PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES STILL NO BRAKING ACTION, PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO FLOOR, CAUSED AN ACCIDENT; VEHICLE INTO SIGN/LIGHT POLE.*AK”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1996 Volvo 850 have?
NHTSA has 60 complaints about the 1996 Volvo 850 brakes — 26% 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.