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1995 Volvo 855

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Wheels. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

6 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2001
Structure

THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE HAD PLASTIC CLIPS HOLDING THE INTERIOR TAILGATE DOOR ASSEMBLY IN PLACE, WITH RAISING AND LOWERING THE REAR TAILGATE THE INTERIOR ASSEMBLY BREAKS THE PLASTIC CLIPS AND LOOSENS WHICH DISLODGES THE CENTER BRAKE TAIL LIGHT, THE MAUFACTURER RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE PLASTIC C…

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THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE HAD PLASTIC CLIPS HOLDING THE INTERIOR TAILGATE DOOR ASSEMBLY IN PLACE, WITH RAISING AND LOWERING THE REAR TAILGATE THE INTERIOR ASSEMBLY BREAKS THE PLASTIC CLIPS AND LOOSENS WHICH DISLODGES THE CENTER BRAKE TAIL LIGHT, THE MAUFACTURER RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE PLASTIC CLIPS WITH A LARGER MORE STURDIER CLIP ARRANGEMENT. NLM

NHTSA ODI #560344

Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITHOUT WARNING BRAKES FAILED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR

NHTSA ODI #710235

Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #831053

Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 1997
Structure

IF LIQUID IS SPILLED FROM CUP HOLDER WHICH SITS IN THE CONSOLE AREA OF VEHICLE, IT WILL CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THIS OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE. CUP HOLDER SITS OVER COMPUTER CHIP WHICH CONTROLS AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #813134

Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 1997
Wheels

FRACTURED RIM CAUSED THE SIDEWALLS OF TIRES TO WEAKEN.

NHTSA ODI #516090

Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATES TOO EARLY OR TOO QUICKLY. NOT ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE CORRECTLY IN SLIPPERY OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ODI #800316

Official recalls

2

95V108000 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust

May 26, 1995

THE THREADED INSERT WHICH ATTACHES THE SAFETY BELT CATCH TO THE FRONT SEAT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence & remedy

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.

95V050000 · Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift; Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

Mar 10, 1995

SOME OF THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY LOAD CAPACITY.

Consequence & remedy

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

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.

Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift

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.

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NHTSA investigations

0

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