2006 Volvo V70 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Volvo V70, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 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.
“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“2006 Volvo V70. Letter from the law office enclosing a letter to Volvo regarding their extended warranty notice re the engine management system software.”
NHTSA complaint #10244828, filed 2008-10Related service bulletins
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10156257Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10148809Sep 27, 2017This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10026143Sep 26, 2008Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. P45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145…
- 10022698May 15, 2008Dem dtcs (differential electronic module diagnostic trouble codes). *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj updated 7/14/08
- 10024466Apr 18, 20085 cylinder angle gear leakage and resealing. On all wheel drive models. *nj updated 6/5/08.
- 10019641Jul 7, 2006Ecm dtc 434c fuel tank system, leakage. Minor leak.
- 10019640Mar 10, 2006Dtc 275c engine coolant temperature sensor (ect) signal too high.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 22 | 26% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 22 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 20 | 12% |
| 1998 | 24 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo V70
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volvo V70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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