2006 Volvo XC90 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Volvo XC90, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“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“2006 Volvo XC90 headlamp failure. Wa.state Volvo rep. Denies intermittent headlamp failure exists. This is a huge safety issue. The Volvo headlights just fail when the vehicle is being driven! I and many others approx.93,487 owner's of this vehicle have spent thousands of dollars having Volvo service dealer's unable to correct the serious problem. This should be a priority safety recall and Volvo should immediately send out a service bulletin to all dealerships. …”
NHTSA complaint #10355979, filed 2010-09, 40,000 miles“Vehicle is slightly off-balance no matter if I do an alignment ball joints seem to always get affected. I’m not sure if the hydraulics are working correctly. Yesterday I just started leaking antifreeze fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #11648529, filed 2025-03“The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the headlights had malfunctioned and would not illuminate. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the comfort electronic module (cem) would need to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle stalled several times without warning. After the diagnosis, the technician advised that the cem also was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10407115, filed 2011-06, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11020437Apr 10, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the…
- 11014112Jan 16, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the…
- 10155199Jan 17, 2019Technical Journal TITLE : Headlamp , Leak Test REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 17076 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars…
- 10128164Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10051798Mar 15, 2013Headlamp moisture due to broken guide pin. Volvo.
- 10027285Jul 6, 2009Volvo: headlamp low beam connector replacement. A new method of repair for halogen type low-beam headlamps has been developed to address complaints for vehicles. Updated 3/27/09…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 11% |
| 2004 | 32 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo XC90
16 complaintsTires
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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