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SteeringPart report

2006 Volvo V50 Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
58,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Volvo V50, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007117%
200618%
200516%

Other parts of the 2006 Volvo V50

Fuel system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Volvo V50

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology