2011 Volvo V50 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Volvo V50.
Worst 2011 Volvo V50 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEELS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Volvo V50.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2011 Volvo V50
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,420 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.
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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