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Volvo XC70Model year report

2006 Volvo XC70 Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
101,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.5L 5-cyl 4WD/AWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Volvo XC70 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2006 Volvo XC70. The part named most often is suspension, with 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts (3) and air bags (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 42% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 101,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 184 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 6 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: Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “Loud rattle noise front driver's side. I was on my way for service for the 110,000 checkup. My mechanic said it was the front coil spring that let go. He said he has had 9 other cars in the shop in the past 2 weeks with the identical problem. It is a safety issue because had I been on the highway and the coil spring let go, it could have blown the tire or loss of steering control.”

NHTSA complaint #10519517, filed 2013-06, 110,225 miles

Seat belts: “The contact stated both rear outboard seat belts have a plastic shield on them, which causes the seat belt to become entangled. If the seat belts are being occupied and the passenger leans forward, the seat belt gets entangled in the plastic shield causing excessive slack that will not retract. The dealer is ordering a new retractor for the seat belts. The manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 05/10/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10156049, filed 2006-04, 1,500 miles

Air bags: “Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11446872, filed 2022-01

Electrical system: “In heavy traffic my Volvo XC70 sta. Wagon (36k mi) suddenly, and w/out warning, shut down. Had been driving non-stop for 4-5 hrs. Wd. Not restart until 1.5 hrs. Later. Grinding noise noted when key turned over. No prior history of same. Ext. Warranty. Dealer found no problems when examined next day. Only drove car 26mi. To further test. Volvo rep also tested vehicle w/ own equipmt. Shd. Be noted that, reportedly, dealership's computer had problem functioning two days later w/ another car's testing. Dealership stated that problem had been corrected and that my vehicle had been retested. …”

NHTSA complaint #10231331, filed 2008-06

Mileage when problems were reported

42% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 46,984 and 115,000 miles.

25%0–100%10–2517%25–500%50–758%75–10042%100–1508%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 101,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

200652008200920132014201920212022
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 XC70. 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
XC70 · sedan AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 13.0% risk

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 XC70 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
XC70 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic172419$4,350

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 XC70 → · 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. 184 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 184 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo XC70

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016727,3502—26—Not enough data
2015628,7001—27—Not enough data
2013815,3002—21—Not enough data
20121425,0002—21—Not enough data
20111538,0003—21—Falling
20101528,5005—18—Falling
20091563,2235—18—Falling
20083971,5008—17Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072585,3752—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200618101,0002—19—Falling
20052771,1432—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200410190,0003—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200324115,5524—19—Stable
20023581,4424——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20016679,0005——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volvo XC70 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Volvo XC70 have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2006 Volvo XC70 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Volvo XC70 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts with 3.

Has the 2006 Volvo XC70 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 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 XC70 get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Volvo XC70 (XC70 AWD, 2.5L 5-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Volvo XC70 reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 101,000 miles and the middle half falls between 46,984 and 115,000 miles; 42% 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.