2006 Volvo XC90 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 30%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Volvo XC90, 30% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Owned car 2nd hand for 2 years now. The past 2 weeks my turning signal, drivers side mirrors, interior lights, display counsel flashes on and off. Especially when I use turning signal. Being told ECM box water gets into system. Volvo does not support their product. So disappointed. I was ready to buy a new xc60. Not a chance.”
NHTSA complaint #10482456, filed 2012-10, 100,000 miles“Intermittent lighting failure in the Volvo XC90 2006 model. The headlamps just fail. Volvos are supposed to be safe. My family and I could have been seriously injured or worse. I have spent thousands of dollars to fix the issue and I still have the problem. I can not drive at dusk or at night because of this.”
NHTSA complaint #10355968, filed 2010-09, 40,000 miles“I drove home from work and messages started to appear warning me of the engine not working properly, low beams not working. Drove it home. Turned it off & wipers would not stop. We unhooked the battery cable using the manual. Took it to have battery tested, bad cell. Replaced battery & wipers quit working, air bag light warning came on. Took to mechanic to have wiper motor tested, it was fine. Took to Volvo, they wanted to replace wiper motor, told them that was not the only problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464528, filed 2012-07, 95,000 miles“Anti-skid error keeps coming up on my 2006 8 cyl Volvo XC90. Dealer unsure how to diagnose. I am concerned my anti lock braking and 4 wheel drive will not work. Is this a known defect in Volvo XC90's of that year?”
NHTSA complaint #10358506, filed 2010-09, 85,000 miles“I bought a 2006 Volvo XC90 ocean race (limited edition) SUV on 3/21/06. The morning of 3/25/06, my car would not start. Volvo roadside assistance jump started the vehicle, which I then drove back to the dealership. The battery tested fine, and the vehicle was returned to me. On 4/27/06, again the car would not start. Vehicle was returned to me on 4/29, no-charge invoice says replace engine management and starter relays. Rechecked numerous times, o.k. Car again failed to start 5/3/06. It is now 5/9 and 'special' Volvo field tech seem clueless as to the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157037, filed 2006-05, 50 milesRelated recalls
- 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.Covers: Volvo XC90 2003–2010, S80 2000–2010, V70 2001–2010 +6 more
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- 10179681Aug 5, 2020This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- 10213882Jun 23, 2020Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- 10173760Mar 31, 2020This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- 10169394Nov 19, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to…
- 10169393Nov 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to…
- 10169391Nov 9, 2019Software Installation Policy changes.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 24% |
| 2024 | 17 | 46% |
| 2023 | 10 | 24% |
| 2022 | 14 | 45% |
| 2021 | 13 | 33% |
| 2020 | 11 | 32% |
| 2019 | 11 | 26% |
| 2018 | 15 | 29% |
| 2017 | 19 | 23% |
| 2016 | 56 | 28% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2011 | 5 | 26% |
| 2009 | 3 | 43% |
| 2008 | 8 | 28% |
| 2007 | 14 | 37% |
| 2006 | 16 | 30% |
| 2005 | 51 | 23% |
| 2004 | 158 | 34% |
| 2003 | 18 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo XC90
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volvo XC90
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology