Most common 2006 Volvo C70 problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo C70 complaints by model year
Best C70 years: 2010, 2002, 2009. Years to avoid: 2000, 1999, 2001, 2012. Compare all years →
2006 Volvo C70 recalls (2)
Equipment › Other › Labels
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from November 15, 2005, through July 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from July 14, 2010, through April 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 23, 2012. Owners May contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units May overheat.
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.
What 2006 Volvo C70 owners say
Wheels & tires
I bought my 2006 Volvo C70 in August of 2006 at galpin motors. I took my C70 into the dealership in May of 2007 because one of my tires was going flat. It turns out two of my 18" mirzam rims had gone out of round and one of them was cracked on the interior. No other damage was found to have occurred to the car. One tire had a slight separation due to the defect of the rim. The car only had 7900 miles on it. The rims and tires are not available for inspection because the dealership (galpin motors) lost them. The other two original 18" mirzam rims went out of round in February of 2008 while on vacation. The car only had 17000 miles on it. I again took it to a Volvo dealership because of a tire going flat and once again it was determined that the second two original 18" mirzam rims had gone out of round and one of the 18" mirzam rims was cracked on the interior. …
While on vacation two of my original 18" mirzam rims went out of round in February of 2008. The car only had 17000 miles on it. I took it to a Volvo dealership because of a tire going flat and it was determined that the second two original 18" mirzam rims had gone out of round and one of the 18" mirzam rims was cracked on the interior. This was not the first time this happened. These two rims are available for inspection. I bought my 2006 Volvo C70 in August of 2006 at galpin motors. In May of 2007, I took my C70 into the dealership because one of my tires was going flat. It turned out two of my 18" mirzam rims had gone out of round and one of them was cracked on the interior. No other damage was found to have occurred to the car. The car only had 7900 miles on it. The rims and tires are not available for inspection because the dealership (galpin motors) lost them. …
2006 Volvo C70 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Volvo C70 a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 C70 rates average: 18% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C70 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Volvo C70?
The wheels & tires — 4 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year, most often about rim. Next are the air bags (2) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Volvo C70 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2006 Volvo C70, the most recent from October 18, 2011 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volvo C70?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2002 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 1999, 2001 and 2012. See the full Volvo C70 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Volvo C70 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 63% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.