1997 VOLVO 854
2 recalls, 8 complaints - 12 TSBs
02V314000 Nov 19, 2002
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Defect Description
ON SOME SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT EXCESSIVE COMPRESSION OF THE SEAT CUSHION COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE SEAT HEATER.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL DISCONNECT THE EXISTING WIRES AND INSTALL A NEW ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT AND CABLE HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SH... Read more
96V199000 Oct 11, 1996
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS AXLE (SHAFT) CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Nov 9, 2010
Incident date: Nov 3, 2010
ODOMETER FAILURE AT UNDER 90,000 MILES. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT; NOT TAMPERED WITH; VEHICLE NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 19, 2003
Incident date: Apr 1, 2003
TRACS AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS. *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 19, 2003
Incident date: Apr 1, 2003
TRACS AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jun 13, 2003
Incident date: Jun 13, 2003
FAILURE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM COMPUTER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REGULAR OCCURRENCE ON THE VOLVO 850. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY RELATED ISSUE, AND A RECALL INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Dec 13, 2002
Incident date: Feb 24, 2001
MY VEHICLE IS A 1997 VOLVO 850R, I'M THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE VOLVO IS A SOILD CAR BUT THE 850 SERIES HAVE A DEFECT WITH THE ABS/TRACS MODULE, THIS SETS A CODE ON YOUR OBDII AND IT CLEARS WHEN YOU RESTART THE CAR. THE ISSUE AT HAND IS THAT IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE CONTROL MODULE S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 7, 2001
Incident date: Sep 17, 1998
THE BATTERY HAS RECHARGED/REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES, DUE TO THE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING.*YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT 3000 MILES AFTER PURCHASE BECAUSE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED EVERY 5000 MILES UNTIL THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *YH
STEERING
Sep 30, 1999
THE BELT THAT DRIVES THE POWER STEERING AND ALTERNATOR PERIODICALLY SLIPS WHEN WET. THIS OCCURS REPEATEDLY AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN GOING THROUGH EVEN SMALL PUDDLES. A KIT WAS ADDED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AT ABOUT 10K MILES. THE DEALER CLAIMS THE PERSISTENT LOSS OF POWER WITH THE KIT IS NORMAL. WHEN TH... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 VOLVO 854
12 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 1 |
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
SPJ3070120160419
Apr 19, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER
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