- The problem
- Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
- The risk
- AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Volvo V50 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2007 Volvo V50 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2010 for the navigational system(global positioning system). For comparison, the 2006 has 12 and the 2008 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical V50 year, for its age
#263 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Volvo V50 problems
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2007 Volvo V50 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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6 complaints about the 2007 Volvo V50
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Car was parked for about 1 hour, inside the garage, when it caught fire. No explanations.
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
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 facing position during an accident or prior? Was there a change made in newer models (after 05)? If not recalled, were they aware of issue? *Tr
SLOW LEAK, LEFT REAR PASSENGER TIRE. *TR
Sudden flat (not blowout); left rear. Tire unrecoverable. *Tr
Side wall bubble leading to low speed (<10 mph) blowout. *Tr
Volvo V50: every year compared
All V50 years2007 Volvo V50 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 6 | 2 | C | |
| 2007 Volvo XC90 | 38 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo XC70 | 25 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo S40 | 25 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo S80 | 24 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo S60 | 21 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo C70 | 17 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo VNL | 15 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Volvo V70 | 11 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2007 Volvo V50
Does the 2007 Volvo V50 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Volvo V50: navigational system(global positioning system) (November 2010); master cylinder (March 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volvo V50?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Volvo V50 had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 21, 2008 and the latest on January 31, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Volvo V50 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 41 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo V50 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo V50 years have the most complaints?
2005 (18), 2006 (12), 2007 (6). See every Volvo V50 year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Volvo V50 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data