2006 Volvo XC90 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,657miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Volvo XC90, 6% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,657 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.
“I own a 2006 Volvo XC90 and I am concerned that the rear wheel bearing may be a manufacturers defect. I recently took my vehicle into a Volvo dealer (july 2008 while still covered under warranty) as I felt that it wasn't running properly and it was making weird noises they could not find the problem (I made the dealership provide me with a car fax report as I bought the vehicle as a demo). Just last week, 4,000 miles after the warranty expired the noises got worse and I discovered both rear wheel bearings were bad along with both rear tie rods. I contacted corp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10254799, filed 2009-01“The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC90. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the steering column was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v155000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10882781, filed 2016-07, 70,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle manufacturer installed the wrong size tires on the vehicle causing the tires to wear prematurely. The service dealer ordered a new set of tires in a smaller size. The wheel ball bearings also had to be replaced after a knocking sound was detected. The service dealer determined this was due to not enough grease in the wheels. The contact also expressed concern over the seat belt warning indicator, which will only activate and illuminate as the vehicle starts and will not stay on for the ride duration if the seat belt is not worn.”
NHTSA complaint #10169892, filed 2006-10, 15,314 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157940Aug 18, 2018Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
- 10156288Aug 18, 2018Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
- 10159086Mar 29, 2018This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10157929Mar 29, 2018This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10127322Jun 28, 2017This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10146458May 24, 2017This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10146454May 17, 2017This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167808Dec 21, 2016This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167817Dec 9, 2016This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167833Dec 3, 2016This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 10 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo XC90
16 complaintsTires
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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