2006 Volvo VT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VT years
- Not enough data 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo VT. That is the most of any VT model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 100,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Volvo VT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Volvo VT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.
Risk: If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on september 30, 2009. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding (RQ11001) — opened May 23, 2011, closed Jan 20, 2012.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I bought a commercial volvo truck vt880 in february 2006 and since than i've been in services 27 times for a total of 17 weeks and for this matter i am in a very bad financial situation,the matter of fact i'm thinking to declare bankruptcy and i want to hold volvo responsible for the bad truck that…
Other Volvo VT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 VT | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 VT | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 VT | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 VT | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 VT | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 VT | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 VT | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 VT | 1 | 9 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 VT | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 VT | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo VT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Volvo VT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Volvo VT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VT model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.