2006 Volvo VH Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VH years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo VH. That is the most of any VH model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Volvo VH 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | 270,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Volvo VH recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
Risk: This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2005 owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volvo vh. When a trailer was placed on the vehicle, it weighed down the suspension and caused the brake line to touch the driveshaft. The driveshaft caused a hole in the service brake line. The vehicle was towed and the brake lines were repaired. The diagnostic showed no…
I purchased a new 2006 volvo xc90 in october 2006. Eight to ten months i stopped for some gas and my car would not restart. I had it towed and the next day the dealer was able to start it right up without performing any work so i picked it up. One to two days later the same problem happened again…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo VH?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, air problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Volvo VH?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Volvo VH a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VH model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.