2006 VOLVO V50 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 VOLVO V50
The 2006 VOLVO V50 has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints), Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 VOLVO V50
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 VOLVO V50, potentially affecting up to 39,591 vehicles.
Recall 10V566000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
| 416 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE...
View full details →Recall 08V033000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 23,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REOCCURRING, LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS SALTY-WET CONDITIONS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC...
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO START OR MAY STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PEM AND INSTALL IT IN A NEW LOCATION TO PREVENT CORROSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
View full details →Recall 06V137000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 16,175 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T5 TURBO ENGINES, THE POLYAMIDE TUBE IN THE FUEL LINE IS SENSITIVE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE AREA WHERE THE TURBO/EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOCATED.
Consequence: THIS MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE FUEL LINE MATERIAL TO TEFLON FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 VOLVO V50
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLVO V50. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The seller tampered with the odometer, my mechanic found the codes stored in the car and printed the evidence out for me. I can provide it if need be and I have the sellers facebook account. Please let me know if there is anything else you need.
WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR IT STALLS OUT ON ME ALL THE TIME.. I AM AN 88 YEAR OLD WOMAN WHO HAS ONE CAR FOR MYSELF MY GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER WHO IS 15 AND MY SON WHO IS 50. THIS IS EXTREMELY SCARY BECAUSE I HAVE TO GET ON HIGHWAY 50 TO GET TO ANY STORES. IT HAS STALLED OUT ON ME 4 TIMES IN ONE TRIP BEFORE AND THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT CAN TAKE OVER AN HOUR TO RESTART, OTHER TIMES IT MAY TAKE A FEW MINUTES. I AM DESPERATE FOR SOME HELP. BY ME USING ME OWN CAR I AM ENDANGERING NOT ONLY MY FAMILY BUT OTHERS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME.
I AM 88 YEARS OLD AND DEPEND ON THIS VEHICLE ( OUR ONLY VEHICLE) AS MY TRANSPORTATION FOR MYSELF MY SON AND MY 15 YEAR OLD GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER. MORE TIMES THAN I CARE TO REMEMBER THIS CAR HAS STALLED OUT ON ROUTE 50, WHERE I WAS TRAVELING 50 TO 55 MILES AN HOUR. I LIVE ABOUT 1 HOUR AWAY FROM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. EACH TIME IS TERRIFYING. SOMETIMES IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO RESTART AND THEN THERE ARE TIMES WHERE IT HAS TAKEN OVER AN HOUR. THE LATEST EVENT WAS 6/14/2017. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR A YEAR. THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN IN MOTION. THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW TIMES WHEN IT DID NOT START FOR A WHILE BUT IT IS TERRIFYING WHEN IT STALLS OUT ON THE HIGHWAY.
I DOVE MY CAR IN THE MORNING WHEN STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET AND CALL TO AAA FOR TOWING TO FIX I BROUGHT THE ALTERNATOR I THINK THE WAS FIXED BUT I PUT THE NEW BATTERY DECEMBER 3 STILL MY CAR MAKE SOME NOISE I THINK IS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT I DISCOVER HAS LEEK INSIDE THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK AND FRONT IS LIKE POOL I REALLY UPSET AND I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY I HAVE TO SPENT TO FIX, AND I DON'T WHAT PLACE KNOWS TO FIX
I DOVE MY CAR IN THE MORNING WHEN STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET AND CALL TO AAA FOR TOWING TO FIX I BROUGHT THE ALTERNATOR I THINK THE WAS FIXED BUT I PUT THE NEW BATTERY DECEMBER 3 STILL MY CAR MAKE SOME NOISE I THINK IS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT I DISCOVER HAS LEEK INSIDE THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK AND FRONT IS LIKE POOL I REALLY UPSET AND I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY I HAVE TO SPENT TO FIX, AND I DON'T WHAT PLACE KNOWS TO FIX
Safety Rating for the 2006 VOLVO V50
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 VOLVO V50 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 VOLVO V50
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 VOLVO V50. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RTJ-20658 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLVO: EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALTY WET CONDITIONS) IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. *PE
RTJ-19139 — AIR BAGS
VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. EARLIER VEHICLES WITHIN SAME RANGE, RECEIVE A TOTAL CAN OR SRS RELOAD OR UPGRADE WILL RECEIVE THE NEW LOGIC. *PE
191 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) EXTENDED WARRANTY. *NJ
3740 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DOOR FUNCTIONS. *KB UPDATED ON 12/7/07. *NJ
169 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
EMISSION CONTROL LABEL ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD IS INCORRECT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT ONE. *KB
8842 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSOR (OWS) SPARE PART FOR DTC SRS-0015. *KB
153 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW AND IMPROVED SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT
3815 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIM ILLUMINATION INTRODUCED (DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE). *TT
3734 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NEW A-PILLAR CONNECTOR. *TS
8750 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CLIMATE UNIT, IMPROVED SOFTWARE FOR EARLY 2006 CARS. VOLVO S40 2006 *SC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 VOLVO V50
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V50
- 2004 VOLVO V50 — 0 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO V50 — 26 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO V50 (current)
- 2007 VOLVO V50 — 8 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO V50 — 0 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO V50 — 3 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO V50 — 3 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO V50 — 2 complaints
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