2007 Volvo V50: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
10,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Child Seat is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 6 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Child Seat | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Child Seat: 1; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Steering: 1; Tires: 1; Tires:Sidewall: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 1 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2013: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Child Seat leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 1 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 10215517 · 2008-01-21 (January 21, 2008)
SIDE WALL BUBBLE LEADING TO LOW SPEED (<10 MPH) BLOWOUT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,522 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215517 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215518 · 2008-01-21 (January 21, 2008)
SUDDEN FLAT (NOT BLOWOUT); LEFT REAR. TIRE UNRECOVERABLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215518 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215520 · 2008-01-21 (January 21, 2008)
SLOW LEAK, LEFT REAR PASSENGER TIRE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215520 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10262470 · 2009-03-19 (March 19, 2009)
TOOK CAR SEATS TO PACIFIC SAFETY COUNCIL TO CHECK PROPER INSTALLATION OF TWO CAR SEATS. TECHNICIAN FOUND GRANDDAUGHTERS SEAT (BASE) STUCK IN REAR FACING POSITION. WOULD NOT RETURN TO FORWARD FACING POSITION. TECHNICIAN HAD SEEN ISSUE BEFORE SO WE REMOVED BASE, RETURNED BAR TO PROPER POSITION AND ATTACHED CAR SEAT. THIS WAS DONE WITH MY ASSISTANCE. DID NOT WANT CHILD RETURNING HOME IN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CAR SEAT. CALLED BRITAX WITH PROBLEM AND ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. MY CONCERN IS THE SAFELY OF SEAT. IS IT GOING TO POP BACK INTO REAR …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10262470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10520551 · 2013-06-18 (June 18, 2013)
ISSUE: CAR WOULD NOT START AND "STEERING LOCKED, PLEASE TRY AGAIN" ERROR MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE WHEEL IS NOT LOCKED, I CAN TURN IT, BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START AND IT KEEPS ON GIVING ME THE SAME MESSAGE. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO EXPLAINED THIS IS A PART FAILURE AND IS CHARGING ME $434.00 TO REPAIR IT. I SEE THIS BEING A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE STEERING MAY LOCK ON ME AT SOME POINT WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE AND VOLVO HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR REPAIRING THESE VEHICLES AT THEIR COST. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10520551 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10948766 · 2017-01-31 (January 31, 2017)
CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, INSIDE THE GARAGE, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. NO EXPLANATIONS.
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10948766 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.
08V101000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Reported: 2008-03-05 (March 5, 2008)
VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequence: THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN COMPARED TO AN INTACT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DETERIORATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED AND CERTAIN BRAKE LINES CLEANED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA campaign record ↗10V566000 · Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Reported: 2010-11-08 (November 8, 2010)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
NHTSA campaign record ↗