1995 VOLVO 854

2 recalls, 13 complaints - 11 TSBs

95V108000 May 26, 1995
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect Description
THE THREADED INSERT WHICH ATTACHES THE SAFETY BELT CATCH TO THE FRONT SEAT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE RESTRAINING CAPABILITY OFTHE SAFETY BELT IN SEVERE COLLISIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THREADED INSERT IN THE AFFECTED FRONT SEATS.
475 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
95V050000 Mar 10, 1995
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Defect Description
SOME OF THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY LOAD CAPACITY.
Consequence
A RAISED VEHICLE CAN FALL OFF THE JACK INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE SUSPECT JACKS WITH A JACK MEETING THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE CARS.
31,315 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

13 total complaints 3 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION2
AIR BAGS1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 18, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2005
(1) DRIVING NORMALLY DOWN THE ROAD, SUDDENLY (2) THE CAR HAD NO POWER (COULD NOT ACCELERATE, IT FELT LIKE THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WERE GONE), BUT THE ENGINE APPEARED TO BE RUNNING (I COULD STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CHANGE THE ENGINE RPMS), BUT DIDN'T GENERATE ANY POWER (IMPROPER ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Oct 18, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2005
(1) DRIVING NORMALLY DOWN THE ROAD, SUDDENLY (2) THE CAR HAD NO POWER (COULD NOT ACCELERATE, IT FELT LIKE THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WERE GONE), BUT THE ENGINE APPEARED TO BE RUNNING (I COULD STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CHANGE THE ENGINE RPMS), BUT DIDN'T GENERATE ANY POWER (IMPROPER ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 19, 2004
Incident date: Nov 19, 1995
THIS WILL BE THE THIRD GAS TANK IN MY 1995 VOLVO 850 T5R. THEY KEEP CRACKING. VOLVOS REPLY IS THAT I AM "UNLUCKY."*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jul 6, 2001
TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE.*YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 14, 2002
CONSUMER SAYS THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON THE CAR BROKE, AS A RESULT THE ENGINE BOUNCES UP AND DOWN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 18, 2001
CONSUMER SAYS THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON THE CAR BROKE, AS A RESULT THE ENGINE BOUNCES UP AND DOWN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 2001
ALL THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON THE VEHICLE BROKE, AS A RESULT THE ENGINE WAS LITERALLY BOUNCING UP AND DOWN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE ENGINE MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *YH
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 2001
TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE.*YH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 22, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
WIPER LOOSES CONTACT WITH WINDSHIELD BETWEEN 1 AND 11 OCLOCK POSITION. THIS OCCURS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND RESULTS IN INEFFECTIVE CLEARING OF RAIN. I HAD HEARD ON A WEB SITE THAT THE ARMS WERE MIS-CAST. THE WIPER SPRINGS ARE STRONG AND GIVE GOOD TENTION BUT BOTTOM OUT PREVENTING CONTACT WITH ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 5, 2000
TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM
AIR BAGS Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Jul 16, 1996
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING COLLISION.
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Jul 16, 1996
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGD DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT, DRIVER SUSTAINE DINJURIES. *AK
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jul 29, 1996
Incident date: Jul 16, 1996
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER"S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A FRONT END ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash 1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 VOLVO 854

11 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE1
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
Special Tools Bu May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement

VOLVO 854 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO 854 across all model years (1995, 1997).

6 Total Recalls
28 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO 854 - Year by Year

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