Which Volvo V50 years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2012, 2008, 2004. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Volvo V50: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 9 model years of the Volvo V50 on record, 2005 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (18, most often about engine and engine cooling). 2010 has the most recall campaigns (3). 2007 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (1).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2012	0	0	0	—	—
2011	1	2	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	24 MPG
2010	3	2	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	22 MPG
2009	3	2	0	SERVICE BRAKES	21 MPG
2008	0	0	0	—	21 MPG
2007	2	6	1	TIRES	21 MPG
2006	3	12	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	20 MPG
2005	3	18	1	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	20 MPG
2004	0	0	0	—	—

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

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Questions

Which Volvo V50 year has the most complaints?: Of 9 model years of the Volvo V50 on record, 2005 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (18, most often about engine and engine cooling).
Which Volvo V50 year has the most recalls?: 2010 has the most recall campaigns (3).
Which Volvo V50 years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2012, 2008, 2004. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.