1996 Volvo 850 Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 192 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Volvo 850 overview page.
What owners report
“FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STORAGE SMELL OF FUEL FUMES PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE WHEN FILLING TANK, FUEL LEAKS FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK…”NHTSA complaint 10041233 — filed 10/04/2003
“THE FUEL TANK SPLIT AT THE SEAM OVER THE EXHAUST PIPE. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM.”NHTSA complaint 10040471 — filed 09/23/2003
“THE FUEL TANK LEAKED FUEL WHERE IT WAS BOLTED TO THE TANK. *NLM”NHTSA complaint 10021552 — filed 07/03/2003
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Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Volvo 850 have fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Volvo 850: 20 of 192 complaints on file (10.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Volvo 850 have in total?
192 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 20 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
