2006 Volvo XC90 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,115miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Volvo XC90, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,115 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.
“My Volvo XC90 (2006) abruptly stalls and dies on freeway when using cruise control (typically at 70-75 MPH). Have had two repeated incidents, so far lucky have not been hit. Dealership found no problem., car died again. First incident was at about 59,000 miles, second was next time I used cruise on freeway. I always use premium fuel, regular service.”
NHTSA complaint #10296427, filed 2009-12, 59,900 miles“My 2006 XC90 has been stalling while driving on the freeway. It is very alarming and dangerous. The fuel pump and multiple electronic components have been replaced three times.”
NHTSA complaint #10173919, filed 2006-11, 8,000 miles“Water leaking from an unknown place gathering in passenger side floor ! Causing many electrical problems! Vehicle was in idol and cut off will not restart leaving my young daughter and I stranded! While investigating and removing carpet came to realize they were 30 gallons of water under carpet!! Looking into it more online noticed many many many others have expressed this same problem! Why is not an important issue to Volvo to want to fix this problem?? Why wasn't this problem issued for recall???? Does son have to die of physically harmed for their to be a recall for this ongoing problem”
NHTSA complaint #11320450, filed 2020-04“The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel pump assembly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel filter and fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 244,777.”
NHTSA complaint #11413965, filed 2021-04, 244,777 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel pump and there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,330.”
NHTSA complaint #10852473, filed 2016-03, 132,330 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10030359May 15, 2009Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. All models from model years 2003-2008. Diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has…
- 10024347Jan 17, 2008Installing extra fuel pump feed cable.
- 10022612Jan 3, 2008Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 | 10 | 32% |
| 2021 | 5 | 12% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 12% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 13 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 33% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 | 33 | 15% |
| 2004 | 77 | 17% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo XC90
16 complaintsTires
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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