Volvo V50 owners have reported 2 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Both front wheel bearings had to be replaced after low mileage and just past warranty. Failure of bearings lead to abs brake system being inoperative until repair concluded. As part of repair, Volvo engineered retaining rings were fitted. This indicates an admission by Volvo of the inadequacy of the original part design.
The car was puchased new and came equipped with pirelli tires. We found them flat on multiple occasions (at least 5) and had one flat while driving. No crashes thus far. We thought it to be a fault of the tires. No punctures were ever found when taken to be repaired. We put one dunlop on the car thinking that if it stayed properly inflated, then surely the problem would be the pirelli branded tires. The next flat we had (last week) was on the dunlop. Inspection revealed no damage that would have caused it to lose air pressure. We suspect the wheels are poorly or improperly made and that this causes the flats. Losing pressure in a tire for any reason can cause a crash. We have heard that Volvo has an "unofficial recall" on the wheels, but cannot find any information on this. The odi id number : 10437484 has been assigned to a previous complaint on this same vehicle.