Model year guide

1997 Volvo V50

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Volvo V50 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Volvo V50 at a glance

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Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Volvo V50 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Volvo V50.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

About the Volvo V50

The Volvo V50 is the station wagon version of the Volvo S40 small family car ("C-segment") first unveiled at the 2003 Bologna Motor Show, both assembled at Ghent, Belgium. Sharing the Volvo, Ford, and Mazda Global C-car Platform with the European 2nd-gen Ford Focus and the Mazda3, the V50 featured interior "theatre" lighting, a floating center console, and "Volvo Intelligent Vehicle Architecture".

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1997 Volvo V50 vehicles on record

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1997 Volvo V50 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Volvo V50 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1997 Volvo V50. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.