1997 VOLVO 850 Tires Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1997 VOLVO 850
8 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO 850. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
THE TIRE DEALER RECOMMENDED MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 AS A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR MY 1997 VOLVO 850 (NORMALLY ASPIRATED) SEDAN. THE MICHELIN WEBSITE DESCRIBED THIS TIRE AS AN "ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE" FOR THE TIRES SPECIFIED BY VOLVO BECAUSE MICHELIN NO LONGER OFFERS HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES IN MY SIZE. STOPPING POWER IS MUCH WORSE WITH THESE NEW MICHELIN TIRES. THEY SQUEAL EASILY, EVEN AT VOLVO'S HIGHEST RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE (36PSI). I HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING FROM 50MPH IN AN EMERGENCY, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY 17 YEAR OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE. I BLAME THESE NEW "COMFORT ORIENTED" TIRES. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED UNUSUAL HYDROPLANING IN SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED CHUNKS ON THE OUTSIDE RIM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THERE WAS UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE TIRES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ALIGNMENT WAS BAD ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS THE PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS MICHELIN. MODEL: ENERGY. SIZE: 195/60/R15.*AK
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CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIRE BLOWOUTS, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED A SET OF TIRES EACH YEAR, (NO OTHER TIRE INFO GIVEN)CONSUMER STATES THE WHEEL BERAING HAD TO BE REPLACED*JB
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THE UNIROYAL FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE THAT I RECENTLY SPOKE TO BY TELEPHONE WAS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE FAILURE OF ALL 4 OF THESE TIRES THAT I PURCHASED IN MAY 1999. I FELT THAT IT WAS CRUCIAL TO NOTIFY THE NHTSA REGARDING MY EXPERIENCE WITH THESE UNIROYAL TIRES, SO THAT I MAY PREVENT A FELLOW CITIZEN(S) FROM SUFFERING FROM INJURY AND/OR DEATH AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF ONE OF THE SAME TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: BET2 BEUU TIRESIZE: P205/55R16)
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THERE ARE BUBBLES WITHIN THE FRONT TIRES, AND SOMETIMES WITHIN THE REARS TIRE.CONSUMER HAD THE TIRES REPAIRED 11 TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK
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VOLVO PUT THE WRONG TIRES ON VEHICLE. THEY ARE HIGH PERFORMANCE RACE TIRES INSTEAD OF ROAD TIRES. WHENEVER HITTING A BUMP, A BUBBLE FORMS IN THE TIRES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES 5 TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
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PERRELI (205/45-17) TIRES BLEW OUT, THE DESIGN AND SIZE FOR THIS VEHICLE IS INAPPROPRIATE.
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VEHICLE HAD WRONG SIZE/TYPE OF TIRES. THE TIRES ON VEHICLE WERE DESIGNED FOR ON RACETRACK DRIVING. *AK
Other 1997 VOLVO 850 Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
8 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
6 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint