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Volvo V50Model year report

2006 Volvo V50 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
30,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 5-cyl FWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Volvo V50 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2006 Volvo V50. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and electrical system (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 203 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “When I drive my car it stalls out on me all the time.. I am an 88 year old woman who has one car for myself my great grand daughter who is 15 and my son who is 50. This is extremely scary because I have to get on highway 50 to get to any stores. It has stalled out on me 4 times in one trip before and there are times when it can take over an hour to restart, other times it may take a few minutes. I am desperate for some help. By me using me own car I am endangering not only my family but others. Can you please help me.”

NHTSA complaint #11000792, filed 2017-06, 140,000 miles

Other or unknown: “First the radiator over flow is plastic n corroded leaking radiator fluid second the center counsel goes bad where you can not control the air nor heat on the drivers side it gets so hot it burns your feet making it very unbearable, the air stops working on drivers side”

NHTSA complaint #10870497, filed 2016-05, 196 miles

Electrical system: “3 separate issues: 1. Electrical: power windows and power locks sporadically stop working. This started happening around march of 2011. This happens without warning and does not matter if the car is in motion or not. 2. Suspension: after only 33,000 miles of driving in southern california mild weather, several parts of the suspension system are broken, including the struts, control arms, and engine mount. 3. Visibility: since purchasing the vehicle, I have experience poor visibility while driving due to the front dash reflecting in the windsheild. …”

NHTSA complaint #10471794, filed 2012-08, 30,000 miles

Suspension: “The car began making howling noises when turning right. The noises were coming from the right front wheel area. The car is an awd model with manual 6 speed transmission. It was taken to the dealer to determine the source of the noise. Investigation revealed that the right front hub assembly was failing and required replacement. Had this component locked up, steering control would be lost and risk of a crash would escalate. The repair was at my expense ($786). These safety related steering and suspension parts should last longer than 58,000 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10437484, filed 2011-11, 58,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

56% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 119,000 miles.

44%0–100%10–2511%25–5011%50–750%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 30,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200520072011220122013201420162201722025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Volvo V50 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
V50 AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed manual172420$4,100
V50 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182520$4,100
V50 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed manual192722$3,750
V50 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic192722$3,750
V50 FWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed manual202923$3,550
V50 FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic192822$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Volvo V50 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 203 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 203 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo V50

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2007610,3002—22—Not enough data
20061230,0003—22—Not enough data
20051861,2003—22—Stable

All Volvo V50 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Volvo V50 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2006 Volvo V50 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Volvo V50 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2006 Volvo V50 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Volvo V50 get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Volvo V50 (V50 FWD, 2.4L 5-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Volvo V50 reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 119,000 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.