2005 Volvo V50 problems, complaints & recalls

2018-02-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 146,000 mi

“2005 volvo v50 has intermittent starting issues. the engine cranks and fuel pump can be heard when key is turned in ignition but the engine does not turn over/start. after 10-15 (sometimes more) attempts at starting the vehicle, fuel pressure appears to build slowly with each attempt and the engine will sometimes start. if the vehicle does start it…”

2017-10-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 104,000 mi

“vehicle stalled on highway at highway speed and rapidly lost speed and power steering. restarting was very difficult and resulted in several failed starts and stalls. trying to navigate to safety resulted in more stalling. symptoms indicate a problem with the fuel pump. checked with volvo and there is a safety recall for this model for the fuel…”

2016-08-30 · Suspension · 82,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v50. while pulling out of the driveway and making a right turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the noise recurred periodically. in addition, when driving over a slight bump, the vehicle felt as if the bottom would detach. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the …”

2015-10-11 · Suspension · 79,000 mi

“car has had poor steering and noise coming from the front end - repairs made to left front and right front - noise continues right front - repaired again and now in volvo of santa monica for 3rd repair to right front; all repairs involve suspension issues and part such as joints and wheel axel. noises are when car is being driven especially turning…”

2013-07-02 · Unknown Or Other · 61,000 mi

“driving on highway 880 'urgent electrical service ! with battery emblem light in red' came on in the center of the driver side dash gages; this blocked out the mileage left for gas... car towed to dealer and to date this has not been properly repaired by selling dealer- this appeared again after negative battery cable replaced on 7/1/2013! prior…”

2013-05-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 155,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v50. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, she attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not respond. the contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal harder and the vehicle accelerated to 40 mph. the contact regained control of the vehicle and took it to a local mechanic for inspection. the m…”

2011-11-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 93,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v50. the contact stated that while exiting a parking space the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump and the central electrical module were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the …”

2011-09-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 69,000 mi

“the car hesitated on acceleration when i was getting on the highway and briefly stalled and the check engine light came. this has happened several times. i researched the issue and found a defective fuel pressure sensor is the cause. there are numerous reports of this on volvo related websites. the part in question is bosch #8699449 that was r…”

2011-08-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 48,000 mi

“1. the car, volvo v50 2005, was driven in a busy highway at 65 mph suddenly the speed dropped to 25 mph quickly. the dashboard started showing warning reduced engine performance. this was very dangerous when i had my children in the car in a busy highway. i searched in the web, reduced engine performance happens a lot in volvo vehicles. 2. second …”

2011-05-05 · Structure

“sun roof drains disconnect resulting in water being blown into car under drivers and passenger seats. *tr…”