Worst 2009 Volvo V50 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volvo V50.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 68,302 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 50,100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 | — | — | 68,302 mi |
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Recalls for 2009 Volvo V50
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,836 vehicles.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Other Volvo V50 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo V50 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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