2006 Volvo V50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V50 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo V50. That ranks 2nd out of 8 V50 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 140,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Volvo V50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 25% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 25% | 196 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 17% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 17% | 44,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 196 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 7,169 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 7,169 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Volvo V50 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.
The seller tampered with the odometer, my mechanic found the codes stored in the car and printed the evidence out for me. I can provide it if need be and I have the sellers facebook account. Please let me know if there is anything else you need.
When i drive my car it stalls out on me all the time.. I am an 88 year old woman who has one car for myself my great grand daughter who is 15 and my son who is 50. This is extremely scary because i have to get on highway 50 to get to any stores. It has stalled out on me 4 times in one trip before…
I am 88 years old and depend on this vehicle ( our only vehicle) as my transportation for myself my son and my 15 year old great grand daughter. More times than i care to remember this car has stalled out on route 50, where i was traveling 50 to 55 miles an hour. I live about 1 hour away from ocean…
I dove my car in the morning when stop in the middle of street and call to aaa for towing to fix i brought the alternator i think the was fixed but i put the new battery december 3 still my car make some noise i think is electrical problem but i discover has leek inside the passenger side back and…
First the radiator over flow is plastic n corroded leaking radiator fluid second the center counsel goes bad where you can not control the air nor heat on the drivers side it gets so hot it burns your feet making it very unbearable, the air stops working on drivers side
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo V50?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Volvo V50?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Volvo V50 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V50 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.