2006 Volvo V70 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
44,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 21 complaints (19.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 23.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 9.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 9.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 1 |
Air Bags: 4; Electrical System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Power Train: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch: 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 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 8 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 4; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 10181895 · 2007-02-07 (February 7, 2007)
I WANTED TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION AN INCIDENT REGARDING A CAR FIRE, AND RESULTING TOTAL LOSS OF MY LEASED 2006 VOLVO V70. I LEASED THE CAR ON JANUARY 20, 2006. ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 13, 2007, I WAS DRIVING WITH MY TWO YOUNG GRANDSONS. WE WERE JUST STARTING TO HEAD SOUTH ON THE CHARTER OAK BRIDGE WHEN I LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST THE CAR TO A STOP ON THE EAST HARTFORD, CT SIDE OF THE BRIDGE. ONE OF MY GRANDSONS SHOUTED "I SEE SMOKE" AND SURE ENOUGH SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. I TOLD THE BOYS, WHO…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10181895 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10222697 · 2008-03-30 (March 30, 2008)
INFORMATION DISPLAY ON DASH SHOWED WAGON REAR DOOR NOT CLOSED. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION SHOWED THE DOOR (GATE) WOULD NOT LOCK AND/OR LATCH AT RANDOM INTERVALS, PARTICULARLY DURING COLD WEATHER (0 F). TRIP TO DEALER RESULTED IN THE REAR LATCH BEING REPLACED AS DEFECTIVE. EN ROUTE TO THE DEALERSHIP ANOTHER WARNING SHOWED ON THE DISPLAY THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WAS OUT. WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE THIRD TAIL LIGHT WAS DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE AND IS SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 46,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222697 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10362415 · 2010-10-26 (October 26, 2010)
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-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10362415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10437258 · 2011-11-25 (November 25, 2011)
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-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10437258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10222698 · 2008-03-30 (March 30, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 46,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222698 at NHTSA ↗