NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System Problems

6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,333 miles

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1996 Volvo 850 exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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1996 Volvo 850 Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 152003

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Exhaust: Catalytic convertewr failed/plugged up. Transmission: Shift lock release button on shifter locked up.

- Mclean, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 062000

(reported on)

850

  • miles
Since the vehicle was purchased owners have experienced problems with the exhaust smell/fumes entering the vehicle, not able to remedy fume smell.

- Virginia B, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 011996

850

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving consumer can smell strong odor of sulphur. This causes nausea. Consumer feels this is unsafe. Volvo has been contacted.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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