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1995 Volvo 855: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

2 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior2100.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
Structure:Body:Tailgate
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components1
Structure:Body:Tailgate1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Structure:Body:Tailgate: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

No usable failure mileage is recorded. 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1996
1
2001
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19961
20011

1996: 1; 2001: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 560344 · 2001-03-12 (March 12, 2001)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 560344 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 800316 · 1996-07-31 (July 31, 1996)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800316 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

95V050000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift

Reported: 1995-03-10 (March 10, 1995)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
95V108000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust

Reported: 1995-05-26 (May 26, 1995)

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

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗