Model year
2008 Volvo V50
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2008 Volvo V50 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 18 complaints
- 2006 12 complaints
- 2007 6 complaints
- 2008 0 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 2 complaints
- 2011 2 complaints
Recalls
10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
08V329000 · Jul 23, 2008
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
08V197000 · Apr 28, 2008
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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…
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V50 AWD · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| V50 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| V50 FWD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| V50 FWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| V50 FWD · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| V50 FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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