Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1995 Volvo 855 peaked in 1997, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1995 Volvo 855
Wagon, gasoline, built in Belgium. Owner complaints on file from Jul 31, 1996 to Mar 12, 2001.
Recall campaigns covering this model year232k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints6Close to the median 1995 wagon
Severity index0.01995 wagons average 19.3
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1995 Volvo 855 name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1995 Volvo 855
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95V-108 | May 26, 1995 | Threaded insert which attaches the safety belt catch to the front seat was incorrectly manufactured | Seats | 475 | Part replacement |
| 95V-050 | Mar 10, 1995 | Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity | Equipment | 31,315 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1995 Volvo 855
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 12, 2001Fallston, MDTailgate
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 complaint 560344 - Filed Aug 19, 1999Failure Aug 18, 1999Holliston, MAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WITHOUT WARNING BRAKES FAILED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR
NHTSA complaint 710235 - Filed Nov 19, 1998South Windsor, CTService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 complaint 831053 - Filed Jun 16, 1997Revenal, SCBody
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 complaint 813134 - Filed Apr 1, 1997Failure Feb 17, 1995California, MDRim
FRACTURED RIM CAUSED THE SIDEWALLS OF TIRES TO WEAKEN.
NHTSA complaint 516090 - Filed Jul 31, 1996Failure Dec 12, 1995NEW Berlin, WIService brakes, Foundation components, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 complaint 800316
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- C00009 Jul 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. - TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rubber cushion - Special Tools Bu May 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations - Service Manager Jun 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement - Service Manager Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) - 356EN01 Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App - 990005 Sep 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A PROTECTIVE PAD ON THE TAILGATE OUTSIDE HANDLE. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.