2006 Volvo S40 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S40 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo S40. That ranks 4th out of 12 S40 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (24 complaints, 41%), typically at around 74,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 58owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Volvo S40 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 41% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 16% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 12% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 12% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | 8,863 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 7% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 35,075 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 80,444 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Volvo S40 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions such as salty-wet conditions, it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. This can cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine.
Risk: If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located.
Risk: This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Check engine light came on and stays in. Vehicle always sputters to start, acceleration is sometimes slow to respond, has stalled out on a rare occasion usual on hills. Iâm afraid someday I might be involved in a crash because of a lack of acceleration.
Check engine light came on and has stayed on. Stalled out in traffic, turned the car off and it restarted and I continued. Happens two more times. Initial start up has a delay in the engine turning over. Gas pedal is slow to respond to acceleration. Verified at a garage with code reader. Suspect…
In some occasions car won't start and while driving the car it would shut off unexpectedly causing a dangerous situation. I believe it's the pump electronic module which is already recalled in some cars. According to your recall i have the exact same symptoms but my vin number is not part of the…
After a long period of rain, water pooled on rear driver and passenger floor. Windows would not function, door locks would not function, turn signals didn't work. Instrument panel flashed warnings of engine problems, brake failure, airbag problems. Often lost entire panel while vehicle was being…
I went out to start my car for work and it would not start like it was out of but i have a half tank of gas in it but for some reason it sounds like the fuel pump/module is not working.
Other Volvo S40 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 S40 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 S40 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 S40 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 S40 | 16 | 2 |
| 2007 S40 | 25 | 2 |
| 2006 | 58 | 3 |
| 2005 S40 | 69 | 3 |
| 2004 S40 | 48 | 6 |
| 2003 S40 | 18 | 2 |
| 2002 S40 | 27 | 1 |
| 2001 S40 | 84 | 2 |
| 2000 S40 | 122 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo S40?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Volvo S40?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Volvo S40 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S40 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.