2005 Volvo V50 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Volvo V50, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 right.”
NHTSA complaint #10781310, filed 2015-10, 79,000 miles“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 technician could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. Updated 10/06/16 the consumer stated the problem was the right front engine mount.”
NHTSA complaint #10899495, filed 2016-08, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037821Dec 21, 2010Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. There may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in…
- 10034507Sep 2, 2010Volvo: knocking noise from front control arm, rear bushing. A knocking or rattling metallic noise from the front suspension at start and stop, and in come cases pulling or a…
- 10030930Jul 16, 2009Volvo: front wheel hub and driver shaft, bearing noise. At times a bearing (buzzing) noise can be heard from the front of the vehicle during normal driving. The noise will get…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volvo V50
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Volvo V50
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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