2006 Volvo V70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V70 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo V70. That ranks 8th out of 21 V70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 19%), typically at around 61,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner 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 V70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 19% | 61,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 19% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 10% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 10% | 1,320 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 28,018 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 44,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Volvo V70 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is incorrect.
Risk: A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact volvo 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 glue used by Volvo for this era of cars is known to fail causing the side mirrors to fall off. I have had to replace the both side mirrors due to this issue.
I have been requesting the recall service of my vehicle since November 2020. I was first told by the dealership they were delayed in getting the replacement airbag but should in January. Called in January and they still didnât have them and after asking I was put on a list and told they would…
The contact owns a 2006 Volvo V70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
The recall notice was issued on December 14, 2021. No area Volvo dealer has the parts to repair or replace the air bag. I have been told I am on a "waiting list" A reasonable amount of time has elapsed to repair my vehicle. Volvo Car, USA. Volvo Car, USA by email advised me to contact another local…
The two bolts that attach the ball joint to the knuckle somehow worked loose and fell out, causing the front right wheel to fall off the car. Fortunately the separation happened at low speed, but if the car had been traveling at normal road or highway speeds the failure would have been…
Other Volvo V70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 V70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 V70 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 V70 | 11 | 4 |
| 2007 V70 | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 | 21 | 3 |
| 2005 V70 | 21 | 3 |
| 2004 V70 | 83 | 5 |
| 2003 V70 | 32 | 5 |
| 2002 V70 | 76 | 6 |
| 2001 V70 | 221 | 8 |
| 2000 V70 | 93 | 5 |
| 1999 V70 | 169 | 4 |
| 1998 V70 | 187 | 5 |
| 1997 V70 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 V70 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo V70?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Volvo V70?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Volvo V70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V70 model years, the 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.