Menu

2006 Volvo V70Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2006 Volvo V70, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-800 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.

2006 Volvo V70
–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 16%Owner complaints211 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage47kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 28, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Volvo V70 has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system41
Air bags40
Latches/locks/linkages20
Power train20
Seat belts20
Engine and engine cooling20
Exterior lighting10
Service brakes10
Steering10
4 other systems40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2006 Volvo V70 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.

16%repaired · 2023 Q3

Air bags: frontal

Recall 21V-800 · Oct 14, 2021 · 194,546 vehicles · 31,818 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 06V-375 · Oct 3, 2006 · 19,700 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 V70 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 V70 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Volvo V70 safety ratings

2006 Volvo V70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2006 Volvo V70 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2006 Volvo V70 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What V70 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2006 VOLVO V70 2.5T, 100K MILES. IGNITION CYLINDER JAMS RENDING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF SIMILAR INSTANCES. A DISABLED VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. THE IGNITION CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO RECALL YEARS AGO. *TR
Complaint 10594841 · May 29, 2014 · 100,043 miles
2006 VOLVO V70. LETTER FROM THE LAW OFFICE ENCLOSING A LETTER TO VOLVO REGARDING THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY NOTICE RE THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE. *NJ
Complaint 10244828 · Oct 6, 2008
DASH WARNING MESSAGE SHOWED THIRD BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. SUBSEQUENT TRIP TO DEALER DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS IN REAR TAILGATE. SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR
Complaint 10222698 · Mar 30, 2008 · 46,500 miles

Own a 2006 V70?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.