2006 VOLVO XC90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
72
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 VOLVO XC90
The 2006 VOLVO XC90 has received a total of 72 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), VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (14 complaints), Engine (6 complaints), and Tirestreadbelt (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 VOLVO XC90
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 VOLVO XC90, potentially affecting up to 249,590 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 06V144000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 122,431 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO MOVING, THE WIPER ARM MIGHT SLIP ON ITS DRIVESHAFT, RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE WIPERS FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence: INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER ARMS AND RETAINING NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
View full details →Recall 06V155000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 126,743 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT.
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS WITH IMPROVED OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 VOLVO XC90
72 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLVO XC90. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
Awakened to lights flashing, horn going off, wipers running on a vehicle that was parked with keys removed. The cem underneath driver's side dash had gotten wet from rain water leaking into it and subsequently shorted out requiring $2350 replacement via dealer. This IS A Huge problem.... however, and wait for it. IT IS NOT DUE TO THE SUNROOF.... I know this with absolute certainty because I have 3 2006-2010 xc90's and NONE HAVE SUNROOFS but all 3 had to have CEM reprogrammed. I can't understand why NOTHING has been done about this... it's absurd.
The tensioner pulley for the serpentine belt seized up while traveling at 70 mph, melting the serpentine belt and causing an engine fire.
Safety Rating for the 2006 VOLVO XC90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 VOLVO XC90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 VOLVO XC90
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 VOLVO XC90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PB77-017-2016-12 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
TJ-28031 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
VOLVO: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AFTER A FEW MINUTES DRIVING, ANTI SKID WARNING LAMP MESSAGE MAY BE SET AFTER SYSTEM START UP INDICATING A PLAUSIBILITY PROBLEM WITH ALIGNMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. MODELS 2006-2014 XC90.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 VOLVO XC90
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO XC90
- 2003 VOLVO XC90 — 149 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO XC90 — 669 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO XC90 — 304 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO XC90 (current)
- 2007 VOLVO XC90 — 59 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO XC90 — 44 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO XC90 — 11 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO XC90 — 16 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO XC90 — 30 complaints
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- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints
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