- 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
2008 Volvo V50 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Volvo V50 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2010 for the navigational system(global positioning system).
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical V50 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Volvo V50 recalls 3
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 my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.
- The risk
- This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 13, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- The problem
- Volvo is recalling 7 my 2008 v50 passenger vehicles equipped with roof rails. Bolts have been found to be out of specification. This has caused less tread length on the bolts which in turn has lead to insufficient clamping force in the joint due to the washer getting stuck when tightening the bolts.
- The risk
- When carrying roof cargo, the rails may come loose during heavy braking and/or sudden stops increasing the possibility of a crash.
- The fix
- Due to the limited number of vehicles involved, owners have been notified and will have the roof rail bolts replaced free of charge. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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Volvo V50: every year compared
All V50 years2008 Volvo V50 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volvo V50 | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2008 Volvo XC70 | 39 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo XC90 | 29 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo S80 | 26 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo C70 | 22 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo S40 | 16 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo V70 | 11 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo S60 | 10 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo C30 | 8 | 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 2008 Volvo V50
Does the 2008 Volvo V50 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Volvo V50: navigational system(global positioning system) (November 2010); hose, piping, and connections (July 2008); roof and pillars (April 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Volvo V50 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Volvo V50 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 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 2008 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