2006 Volvo V70: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags; the 2008 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2021
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The glue used by Volvo for this era of cars is known to fail causing the side mirrors to fall off. I have had to replace the both side mirrors due to this issue.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Mar 2023
“The contact owns a 2006 Volvo V70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2021
“I have been requesting the recall service of my vehicle since November 2020. I was first told by the dealership they were delayed in getting the replacement airbag but should in January. Called in January and they still didn't have them and after asking I was put on a list and told they would contact me. I checked back in August 2021 and was told I was still on the list. I have not been contacted by the dealership since that time and my recall is still not repaired. The nearest dealership is in the next state 2.5 hours away. I just want this completed as I've been potentially driving a dangerous (to me) vehicle for over 2 years now.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2020
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“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”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2014
“Driving on community street 25mph heard loud explosion . Car barely ran but got 1 block to an audi dealer . They inspected car and told me parking brake exploded and gave me lots of metal pieces to show the volvo mechanic . Called volvo of north america but they denied ever hearing about this type of problem and volvo dealer wants to charge me $1700 to replace parking brakes . Talking to other volvo owners they have had same problem and volvo refuses to issue a recall . Is there any way your agency can encourage volvo to do a recall ? Thanks *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo v70. The contact stated that one of the tires would frequently leak air. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that there was a hole in the wheel. The contact replaced the wheel and within a couple of months, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 44,700. The consumer subsequently reported that the hole in the wheel was caused by something that penetrated the tire. *dsy”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2011
“Message says passenger airbag is not active. Have had it fixed by dealer about 8 wks ago.. Said needed to reprogram computer. Happened again today 26 may 11. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volvo v70. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The gears were not shifting properly whenever the vehicle was in a lower gear. The failure caused the vehicle to jerk when the contact tried to accelerate. The dealer stated that it was a software issue, but that did not fix the failure. The dealer also stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission, because they feel that the solenoids on the transmission were defective. The failure mileage was 98000 and the current mileage was 106000.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo v70. The contact stated that the vehicle would lunge while driving. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle would need a new transmission. The manufacturer was notified and negotiated to pay for a percentage of the parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2009
“Headlight lenses of my 2006 volvo v70 have become cloudy and therefore reduce my night visibility. This is a safety issue. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2008
Recalls - 4 campaigns
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Remedy: 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.
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2006 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2006 Volvo V70 reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Volvo V70. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2006 Volvo V70 have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.