I took my newly purchased, used v50 wagon to my volvo dealer. The service tech demonstrated that the windshield has become unsealed from frame. It was/is loose, and can be partially pushed out. They had found wet carpet in my car. It is still leaking (the car had not been in an accident). This was not covered by volvo, nor was it covered by the extended warranty I had purchased when I got the loan. Turns out this is a known issue that volvo should fix at no cost to me.
The worst 2010 Volvo V50 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Transmission1
Recalls 3
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552 or at [email protected].
Recall number 10V591000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
- Risk
- 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 inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866‑957‑1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Recall number 10V566000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 c30, model year 2010 s40 and v50 vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions. The gearshift lever stud assembly may not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly. If the gearshift lever cable or stud assembly becomes loose, it may not be possible to engage, disengage or shift gears.
- Risk
- This condition can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification free of charge. The safety recall began on june 14, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552 or [email protected] .
Recall number 10V255000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Volvo V50 190
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test
- This is a TJ text only
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application
- Unknown or other
- This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist
- This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide
- Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
What 2010 Volvo V50 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On 2010 volvo,v-50 , we just bought my wife does not have any trouble switching her right foot from accelerator to the brake pedal, and back again,but it seems no matter which shoes I'm wearing ,I wear size 12 d,my foot has a tendency to catch between the pedals. I brought this to the attention of the volvo store of winter park,today april 21,both sales and service managers,they said that they cant change the distance between the pedals because of safety. They suggested driving with socks instead of shoes or using right foot for accelerator,and left foot for brake. I have been taught in many safe driving courses including the last 55 alive by aarp,to avoid this dangerous practice I was wondering what the federal safety agency 's position was on this. We traded in a 2000 volvo s 70 gltse that did not have this condition. Thank you for your consideration. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Questions about the 2010 Volvo V50
Is the 2010 Volvo V50 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2010 Volvo V50, fewer than a typical V50 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Volvo V50?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo V50 have?
3 recalls, covering seats, equipment and steering.
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