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Volvo V70Model year report

2006 Volvo V70 Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
44,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.4L 5-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Volvo V70 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Volvo V70. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (19% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and engine cooling (2). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 69% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 199 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the navigational system(global positioning system) and 63 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: Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10402888, filed 2011-05, 61,100 miles

Electrical system: “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 were both in the back seat, that we had to get out now. …”

NHTSA complaint #10181895, filed 2007-02, 14,000 miles

Engine cooling: “Engine suddenly lost power, coolant temperature gauge went to zero, and engine cooling fans ran continuously, even though engine was not overheating. Engine appeared to be opering in limp home mode . Dealership replaced temperature sensor and problem appeared to be resolved. One week later check engine light came on. Dealership performed calibration on new temperature sensor and problem appeared to be resolved. One week later check engine light came on again. Dealership replaced temperature sensor and cooling fan assembly and calibrated new temperature sensor.”

NHTSA complaint #10163097, filed 2006-07, 500 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: “Just got off work and I was on my way to pick up my children from their respective schools/daycare. There was a nine wheeler moving very slowly in front of me so the car in my rear decided to overtake me to his left and as soon as he did that my driver side door just flung open by itself. The knob on the door was still down(in lock position). I was so terrified because it felt like something disengaged in my car and the whole driver side door just came loose. …”

NHTSA complaint #10318893, filed 2010-03, 27,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

69% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,500 and 61,100 miles.

15%0–108%10–2546%25–5015%50–758%75–1008%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 44,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2006200842010201320152023
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Volvo V70. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
V70 · sedan FWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Volvo V70 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
V70 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic172520$4,100
V70 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182520$4,100
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed manual192722$3,750
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,900
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,900
V70 FWD2.4L 5-cyl6-speed manual172420$4,100
V70 FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182721$3,900
V70 R AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed manual162319$4,350
V70 R AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic162318$4,550

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 V70 → · 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. 199 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 199 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo V70

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200811115,0004—19—Not enough data
2007726,1622—21—Not enough data
20062144,0003—21—Stable
20052164,7193—21—Falling
20048484,5005—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20033262,8885—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200276100,0006—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200122180,7658—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20009378,5645—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199916980,0004—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199818777,5005—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volvo V70 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Volvo V70 have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Volvo V70 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Volvo V70 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (19% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2006 Volvo V70 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 V70 get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Volvo V70 (V70 FWD, 2.4L 5-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Volvo V70 reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,000 miles and the middle half falls between 27,500 and 61,100 miles; 69% 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.