2011 Volvo V50 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Volvo V50.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2011 Volvo V50 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:45,000 mi
#21 complaints

WHEELS

Avg mileage:73,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Volvo V50.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,000

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Recalls for 2011 Volvo V50

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,420 vehicles.

10V591000SEATS
~7,420 affected

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.

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