2007 Volvo V50 Problems & Complaints

Average2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the V50 at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2007 Volvo V50 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the V50 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (3 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

6complaints
2recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2007 Volvo V50 problems

  • Wheels & tires~8,000 miles
    350%
  • Other / not specified~110,000 miles
    233%
  • Steering~62,000 miles
    117%
  • Electrical system~62,000 miles
    117%
  • Engine & cooling~110,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo V50 complaints by model year

20042005200620072008200920101812622
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo V50. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best V50 years: 2004, 2008, 2010. Years to avoid: 2005. Compare all years →

2007 Volvo V50 recalls (2)

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

NHTSA recall 10V-566 · Nov 8, 2010 · 416 vehicles

Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units May overheat.

Remedy: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

NHTSA recall 08V-101 · Mar 5, 2008 · 1,114 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

2007 Volvo V50 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automaticFWD20 / 28 / 23
2.4L 5-cyl5-speed manualFWD19 / 27 / 22
2.5L 5-cyl turbo6-speed manualFWD18 / 27 / 22
2.5L 5-cyl turbo5-speed automaticFWD19 / 28 / 22
2.5L 5-cyl turbo5-speed automatic4WD/AWD18 / 26 / 21
2.5L 5-cyl turbo6-speed manual4WD/AWD17 / 25 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Volvo V50 a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 V50 rates average: 2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the V50 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Volvo V50?

The wheels & tires — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sidewall. Next are the steering (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo V50 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Volvo V50, the most recent from November 8, 2010 (navigational system(global positioning system)). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volvo V50?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2008 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005. See the full Volvo V50 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2007 Volvo V50 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.