2008 VOLVO V50 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 VOLVO V50
The 2008 VOLVO V50 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 VOLVO V50
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 VOLVO V50, potentially affecting up to 1,443 vehicles.
Recall 10V566000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
| 416 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
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. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE...
View full details →Recall 08V329000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 1,020 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
View full details →Recall 08V197000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING 7 MY 2008 V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF RAILS. BOLTS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS HAS CAUSED LESS TREAD LENGTH ON THE BOLTS WHICH IN TURN HAS LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE IN THE JOINT DUE TO THE WASHER GETTING STUCK WHEN TIGHTENING THE BOLTS.
Consequence: WHEN CARRYING ROOF CARGO, THE RAILS MAY COME LOOSE DURING HEAVY BRAKING AND/OR SUDDEN STOPS INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF VEHICLES INVOLVED, OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL HAVE THE ROOF RAIL BOLTS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 VOLVO V50
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 VOLVO V50.
Safety Rating for the 2008 VOLVO V50
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 VOLVO V50 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 VOLVO V50
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 VOLVO V50. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
25-188 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
VOLVO SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. RECALL 188 - CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE CLAMP -- VOLVO WILL PERFORM A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL TO SECURE THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE BY ADDING A CLAMP. ON CERTAIN MY 2008 S40 AND V50. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
37-187 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VOLVO SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SERVICE ACTION 187: CEM SOFTWARE UPGRADE - VOLVO HAS FOUND THAT ON CERTAIN MY 2008 S40, V50, C70 AND C30 VEHICLES THE ALARM SYSTEM MAY FALSELY TRIGGER. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 VOLVO V50
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V50
- 2004 VOLVO V50 — 0 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO V50 — 26 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO V50 — 18 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO V50 — 8 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO V50 (current)
- 2009 VOLVO V50 — 3 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO V50 — 3 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO V50 — 2 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO V50 — 0 complaints
Other VOLVO Models
- VOLVO XC90 — 2,131 total complaints
- VOLVO S60 — 1,655 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints