2006 Volvo XC90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC90 years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo XC90. That ranks 6th out of 23 XC90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 30%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 53owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Volvo XC90 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 | 16 | 30% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 15% | 17,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 11% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 9% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 59,900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 6% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% | 42,657 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | 132,330 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | 74,657 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | 3,900 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 3,900 | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 2% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 14,764 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Volvo XC90 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.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.
Risk: The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position.
Risk: Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on september 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.
Had to replace emission coil plugs.My mechanics said it has wiring issues
Vehicle is slightly off-balance no matter if I do an alignment ball joints seem to always get affected. Iâm not sure if the hydraulics are working correctly. Yesterday I just started leaking antifreeze fluid.
Awakened to lights flashing, horn going off, wipers running on a vehicle that was parked with keys removed. The cem underneath driver's side dash had gotten wet from rain water leaking into it and subsequently shorted out requiring $2350 replacement via dealer. This IS A Huge problem.... however…
The tensioner pulley for the serpentine belt seized up while traveling at 70 mph, melting the serpentine belt and causing an engine fire.
The contact owned a 2006 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to park the vehicle when the vehicle's RPMs revved up causing the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate and crash into the wall in front. The air bags did not deploy. After the crash occurred, the low…
Other Volvo XC90 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC90 | 29 | 2 |
| 2024 XC90 | 36 | 3 |
| 2023 XC90 | 41 | 6 |
| 2022 XC90 | 29 | 4 |
| 2021 XC90 | 39 | 6 |
| 2020 XC90 | 33 | 7 |
| 2019 XC90 | 42 | 6 |
| 2018 XC90 | 51 | 3 |
| 2017 XC90 | 80 | 7 |
| 2016 XC90 | 197 | 8 |
| 2015 XC90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 XC90 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 XC90 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 XC90 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 XC90 | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 XC90 | 12 | 3 |
| 2009 XC90 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 XC90 | 29 | 3 |
| 2007 XC90 | 38 | 2 |
| 2006 | 53 | 3 |
| 2005 XC90 | 223 | 6 |
| 2004 XC90 | 462 | 6 |
| 2003 XC90 | 93 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo XC90?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Volvo XC90?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Volvo XC90 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC90 model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.