Suspension Problems of Volvo V50

Volvo V50 owners have reported 5 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension hub (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Volvo V50


Recently reported Suspension problems of Volvo V50

The Suspension problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Hub problem

The car began making howling noises when turning right. The noises were coming from the right front wheel area. The car is an awd model with manual 6 speed transmission. It was taken to the dealer to determine the source of the noise.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

3 separate issues: 1. Electrical: power windows and power locks sporadically stop working. This started happening around March of 2011. This happens without warning and does not matter if the car is in motion or not. 2.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

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.   Read details...




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