2009 Volvo V50 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Volvo V50.

20072010
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2009 Volvo V50 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Brakes

#31 complaints

Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volvo V50.

Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
1
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Crashes
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Fires
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Volvo V50. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2009 Volvo V50

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,836 vehicles.

10V591000Seats
~7,420 affected

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.

10V566000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~416 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

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2009 Volvo V50 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Volvo V50 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Volvo V50 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Volvo V50?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints); Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Volvo V50 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,836 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Volvo V50?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo V50 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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