Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 Volvo 855 peaked in 2004, 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
1997 Volvo 855
Wagon, built in Belgium. Owner complaints on file from Sep 3, 2003 to Aug 16, 2004.
Recall campaigns covering this model year278k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Close to the median 1997 wagon
Severity index0.01997 wagons average 13.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1997 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 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-314 | Nov 19, 2002 | On some sedans and station wagons equipped with seat heaters, it is possible that excessive compression of the seat cushion could cause damage to… | Seats | 65,000 | Repair or modification |
| 96V-199 | Oct 11, 1996 | Screws which attach the throttle plate to its axle (shaft) can loosen allowing the throttle plate to come in contact with the throttle housing | Speed control | 12,530 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 16, 2004Failure Jul 1, 2003116,530 milesSAN Bruno, CAService brakes, Control unit/module
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ABS FAILED TO OPERATE BECAUSE THE ABS MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SC *JB
NHTSA complaint 10081958 - Filed Apr 12, 2004Failure Nov 9, 2003Seattle, WAService brakes, Interconnecting assembly(wiring), Control unit/module
REPEATED INCIDENTS OF ABS/TRACTIONCONTROL WARNING LIGHT. COMPUTER READOUT SHOWS FAILURE OF ABS/TRACS COMPUTER BOARD. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10065982 - Filed Sep 3, 2003Failure Aug 22, 200372,300 milesBoulder, COService brakes, Abs warning light
REPEATED INCIDENTS OF ABS/TRACTIONCONTROL WARNING LIGHT. COMPUTER READOUT SHOWS FAILURE OF ABS/TRACS COMPUTER BOARD. THIS PROBLEM IS MULTIPLY DESCRIBED ON THE INTERNET THJROUGH THE VOLVO CLUB OF AMERICA BULLETIN BOARD.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10037150
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- EA02019 Engineering analysis, Electrical system
SEAT FIRES
Opened Aug 22, 2002, closed Dec 18, 2002 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
12 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 - SPJ3070120160419 Apr 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 MEASURING TOOLS … - 650002 Jul 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN CAMPAIGN 118 REGARDING REAR CONTROL ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT - 650002 Jul 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN /PARTS BULLETIN CAMPAIGN 118 REGARDING REAR CONTROL ARM, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD). *TT - 65118 Jul 11, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN CAMPAIGN 118. THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS, WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED, CAN AFFECT THE DIRECTIONAL STABILTY OF THE VEHICLE. *TT - 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.