Most common 2006 Volvo V50 problems
Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo V50 complaints by model year
Best V50 years: 2004, 2008, 2010. Years to avoid: 2005. Compare all years →
2006 Volvo V50 recalls (3)
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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,…
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.
Fuel system, gasoline
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.
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.
What 2006 Volvo V50 owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
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.
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.
2006 Volvo V50 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| 2.4L 5-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 2.4L 5-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 28 / 22 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 18 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Volvo V50 a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 V50 rates average: 2.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the V50 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 V50?
The fuel & propulsion system — 4 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about fuel injection system › injectors. Next are the suspension (2) and electrical system (2).
How many recalls does the 2006 Volvo V50 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2006 Volvo V50, the most recent from November 8, 2010 (navigational system(global positioning system)). 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 V50?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2008 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005. See the full Volvo V50 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Volvo V50 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 30,000 miles; 56% 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.