2006 Volvo C70 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
30,797 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Wheels is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 |
| Wheels:Rim | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
Wheels: 2; Wheels:Rim: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 1; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2008: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2018: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Wheels leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10608432 · 2014-07-06 (July 6, 2014)
THE VOLVO HAS A PROBLEM ON VALVE BODY ON TRANSMISSION, IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR VOLVO AND IT DOESN'T MATTER IS LOW MILEAGE OR HIGH MILEAGE AFTER THIS PROBLEM HAPPEND FOR MY CAR, BY RESEARCH ABOUT THE ISSUE I FOUND, IS COMMON PROBLEM AND I THINK VOLVO HAS TO RECALL THE CARS FOR TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ISSUE!!! *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 72,760 miles reported. Look up ODI 10608432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182702 · 2007-02-15 (February 15, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2006 VOLVO C-70 CONVERTIBLE HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY STAYING ON. HE HAS TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 2 OCCASIONS FOR THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEING ON CONSTANTLY. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO SOME TYPE OF PINS IN THE DOOR THAT NEEDED CHANGING. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHICH DOOR NEEDED NEW PINS OR WHAT TYPE OF PINS. SINCE THE PINS WERE PLACED IN THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT NO LONGER CAME ON. AFTER THE REPAIR OF THE A…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182702 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11485970 · 2022-09-23 (September 23, 2022)
About 6 months ago I was driving at night and my left headlight went out and about 3 minutes later my other headlight went out? I had to pull over there and wait till day light. When I got home I took the headlights out to find bare wires on both of them? They were just disintegrated!?!? I called Volvo took find out about a new wire harness and was told I have to buy the whole engine wire assembly, costing over $3000.00. I bought 2 more headlight assemblies online and had the same problem!?!? When I tried to change the bulb the coating on the w…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11485970 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10209677 · 2007-11-22 (November 22, 2007)
6/06 VEHICLE PURCHASED WITH 18 INCH ALLOY WHEELS, TIRE SIZE 235/40/18 8/27/07 (MILEAGE 22,636) VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER AFTER REAR TIRE BEGAN LOSING AIR, FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK IN THE INNER RIM. THIS WAS REPAIRED AND REFINISHED 9/18/07 (MILEAGE 23,617) VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER WITH STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AT HIGH SPEEDS AFFECTING THE DRIVABILITY OF THE CAR. FOUND TO HAVE 3 WHEELS OUT OF ROUND (ALL EXCEPT FOR THE WHEEL REPAIRED 1 MONTH EARLIER). WHEELS REPLACED WITH 4 NEW FACTORY WHEELS 11/16/07 (MILEAGE 26,594) VEHICLE BROUGHT TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 26,594 miles reported. Look up ODI 10209677 at NHTSA ↗