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Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2006 Volvo C70Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2006 Volvo C70, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Volvo C70 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Wheels
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Suspension
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 Volvo C70 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other C70 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C70 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C70 owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE A 2006 VOLVO C70 AND THE TIERS STARTED TO LOOSE AIR. WHEN I HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED I FOUND OUT THAT THREE OF THE FOUR 18' RIMS HAD CRACKS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM EDGE...WITH A LITTLE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 VOLVO C70. IT IS AN OUTRAGE THAT VOLVO…
WHILE ON VACATION TWO OF MY ORIGINAL 18" MIRZAM RIMS WENT OUT OF ROUND IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. THE CAR ONLY HAD 17000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO A VOLVO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A TIRE GOING FLAT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SECOND TWO ORIGINAL 18" MIRZAM RIMS HAD GONE OUT OF ROUND AND ONE OF THE 18"…
I BOUGHT MY 2006 VOLVO C70 IN AUGUST OF 2006 AT GALPIN MOTORS. I TOOK MY C70 INTO THE DEALERSHIP IN MAY OF 2007 BECAUSE ONE OF MY TIRES WAS GOING FLAT. IT TURNS OUT TWO OF MY 18" MIRZAM RIMS HAD GONE OUT OF ROUND AND ONE OF THEM WAS CRACKED ON THE INTERIOR. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND TO HAVE…
Own a 2006 C70?
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