Most common 2006 Volvo XC70 problems
Share of the 18 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo XC70 complaints by model year
Best XC70 years: 2014, 2015, 2013. Years to avoid: 2004, 2001, 2002, 2008. Compare all years →
2006 Volvo XC70 recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552.
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 XC70 owners say
Suspension
The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC70. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the front suspension springs fractured. The contact heard a loud clicking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed the fracture of the suspension springs. The passenger's side suspension springs were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Mileage on this vehicle was 115K when this happened: my wife started to back the car straight out of our driveway (from a stopped position, in reverse gear) when she heard a loud bang which came from the drivers side front of the vehicle. She stopped the vehicle and placed it in park. After removing the left front wheel, I discovered that the suspension coil (or spring) as part of the macpherson strut assembly, had snapped in two at the lower end. The broken off part of the spring was sitting on the lower control arm, while the other part was still surrounding the strut. That part of the spring was responsible for slashing the tire when it failed. We were thankful that this happened on our driveway and not going down the highway at a high rate of speed. But we were also astounded that such a catastrophic failure of a suspension part like this would occur in the first place. …
Seat belts
When rear seats are folded to make more room for cargo, the seat belts retract more inwards due to the retractable hardware that retracts the belts. The button clips that are clamped into the belt that stops them from happening break apart easily due to the retracting force of the belt and when trying to fold back the seats the belts get locked and are unable to fold back to the original position, the only way to fix this is to unbolt the belts and fold back the seats and bolt back the seat belts. When this is done, passengers are not able to buckle in the rear seats due to the belt retractable hardware being locked. …
Dt*: the contact stated both rear outboard seat belts have a plastic shield on them, which causes the seat belt to become entangled. If the seat belts are being occupied and the passenger leans forward, the seat belt gets entangled in the plastic shield causing excessive slack that will not retract. The dealer is ordering a new retractor for the seat belts. The manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 05/10/06.
2006 Volvo XC70 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Volvo XC70 a good car?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 XC70 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the XC70 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 XC70?
The suspension — 6 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › springs › coil springs. Next are the seat belts (3) and windows, wipers & sunroof (2).
How many recalls does the 2006 Volvo XC70 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2006 Volvo XC70, the most recent from October 14, 2021 (inflator module). 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 XC70?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2015 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2001, 2002 and 2008. See the full Volvo XC70 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Volvo XC70 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 107,000 miles; 42% 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.