Volvo V50 2007
Model V50 made in 2007 by Volvo got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 32 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5 turbo, 2.4.
Model 2007
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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2.5 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 19/27/22 | 21.5/34.6/25.9153 | Premium | 1945 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
2.5 Turbo | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | 4 | 20/28/23 | 22.3563/36.2032/27.0041 | Premium | 1860 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
2.4 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 22/29/24 | 24/37.5/28.6396 | Premium | 1783 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
2.4 | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 22/31/25 | 24.6158/39.2286/29.573 | Premium | 1710 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
2.5 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 21/30/24 | 23.1/37.9/28.0246 | Premium | 1783 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
2.5 Turbo | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 21/30/25 | 23.7237/38.7494/28.7385 | Premium | 1710 | SMALL STATION WAGONS |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | ||||||||||||||||
10V566000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 416 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/08/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | An overheated battery could lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r231.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
08V101000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 01/18/2007 to 03/03/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1114 | 03/11/2008 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 03/05/2008 | 03/05/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Volvo recall no. 194.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
RTJ-19139 | 10/17/2008 | 10027424 | Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr | 01/14/2009 | |
88-48 | 05/21/2008 | 10025021 | Pad passenger airbag disabled light logic changed with srs sofware upgrade. *pe | 07/01/2008 | |
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
RTJ-19139 | 10/17/2008 | 10027424 | Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr | 01/14/2009 | |
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
RTJ-19139 | 10/17/2008 | 10027424 | Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr | 01/14/2009 | |
8845 | 02/08/2007 | 10021204 | Passenger airbag off indication with belted adult passenger. *kb | 03/22/2007 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
3740 | 10/25/2007 | 3740 | 10022375 | Intermittent electrical door functions. *kb updated on 12/7/07. *nj | 08/09/2007 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
28-200 | 09/26/2008 | 10026143 | Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). updated 6 | 10/02/2008 | |
SMB-28-200 | 08/27/2008 | 10026145 | Volvo: extended warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p-54 csc letter was received. *pe | 10/02/2008 | |
SMB 28 200 | 08/01/2008 | 10026148 | Volvo: pzev (s40/v50) vehicles have extended warranty coverage for the engine manage ment software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. pzev csc letter was received. *pe | 10/02/2008 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
RTJ-19745 | 10/15/2008 | 10027304 | Volvo: on the pzev (partial zero emissions vehicle)crankcase ventilation hose and oil trap replacement. the crankcase ventilation hose may crack which may lead to non compliance with evaporative emission legal requirements. *pe | 01/12/2009 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
SMB 23-037 | 01/17/2012 | 10043544 | Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
28-74 | 01/03/2008 | 28-74 | 10022612 | Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj | 09/12/2007 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
RTJ-21324 | 07/10/2009 | 10032425 | Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and | 03/24/2010 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
4002 | 07/07/2006 | 10016434 | Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms. *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
432 025 | 07/01/2008 | 10025482 | Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c. *pe | 08/13/2008 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
TJ-5931 | 05/14/2010 | 10033816 | Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib | 09/20/2010 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
RTJ-20293 | 04/27/2009 | 10030425 | A service kit has been developed to reduce the current through the vacuum switch for the brake vacuum pump. *pe updated 12/30/09. *pe | 10/02/2009 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
TL-20109 | 09/02/2010 | 10034507 | Volvo: knocking noise from front control arm, rear bushing. a knocking or rattling metallic noise from the front suspension at start and stop, and in come cases pulling or a misaligned steering wheel. *pe | 11/22/2010 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. there may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in conflict with the body strut tower. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
TIRES | |||||
US15309.4.1 | 04/23/2012 | 10044085 | Volvo: excessively negative rear camber may cause uneven tire wear and this may be accompanied by abnormal road noise or ride. refer to the camber angle specification in rtj 19674. also included models s40,c30, and v50 model year 2012. | 05/09/2012 | |
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
00211 | 07/15/2007 | 10022699 | New technical courses available. introduction to tire pressure monitoring systems - classes now available. this course is intended to familiarize technicians and workshop foremen with volvo's tire pressure monitoring systems. *nj | 09/21/2007 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
167 | 11/01/2007 | 167 | 10021662 | New software created to help improve battery life, alarm function, climate control, and customer satisfaction of the vehicle. *kb updated 01/17/08. *nj | 06/15/2007 |
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||||
TJ-7732 | 04/22/2010 | 10033809 | Volvo: grinding bearing noise from rear hub, awd. may be grinding noise from rear hub on vehicles with all wheel drive (awd). symptom could be caused by worn out hub bearing due to geometrical conflict with brake dust shield. *pe | 09/20/2010 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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CHILD SEAT | |||
03/16/2009 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
TIRES | |||
01/05/2008 | 10300 | 4 | 11/08/2006 |
Slow leak, left rear passenger tire. *tr | |||
TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
07/09/2007 | 6522 | 1 | 11/08/2006 |
Side wall bubble leading to low speed (<10 mph) blowout. *tr | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
08/10/2007 | 7500 | 1 | 11/08/2006 |
Sudden flat (not blowout); left rear. tire unrecoverable. *tr |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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MN | GOLDEN VALLEY | 55426 | Borton Volvo, Inc. | 8212747 |
NV | LAS VEGAS | 89117 | Sonic- Volvo LV, LLC | 304-6603 |