MYRModel Year Report

2007 Volvo V50

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2007 Volvo V50
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:47:06.387Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo V50 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 18 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 2 complaints 2011
2007: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
20040
200518
200612
20076
20080
20092
20102
20112

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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SUDDEN FLAT (NOT BLOWOUT); LEFT REAR. TIRE UNRECOVERABLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080121

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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SIDE WALL BUBBLE LEADING TO LOW SPEED (<10 MPH) BLOWOUT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080121

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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SLOW LEAK, LEFT REAR PASSENGER TIRE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080121

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130618

ENGINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.

FIRE
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CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, INSIDE THE GARAGE, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. NO EXPLANATIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170131

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080311 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

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. OW

Campaign 08V101000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101118 — equipment

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

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 N

Campaign 10V566000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Volvo V50 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V101000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V566000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 Volvo V50 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volvo V50?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo V50 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.