2007 Volvo V50
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.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
3 of 6 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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Side wall bubble leading to low speed (<10 MPH) blowout.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-21
Slow leak, left rear passenger tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-21
Sudden flat (Not blowout); left rear. Tire unrecoverable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-21
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, 2013-06-18
Engine
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.
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Car was parked for about 1 hour, inside the garage, when it caught fire. No explanations.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-31
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Child seat
1 of 6 total reports mentions: child seat.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-03-11Service brakes, hydraulic08V101000 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…
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.…
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2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Volvo V50 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V101000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
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, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo V50 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.