Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Volvo XC90 has 3 recalls, 53 complaints.
3
Recalls
53
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
06V155000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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, WHIC...
10V566000
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 O...
06V144000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2006 Volvo XC90 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Had to replace emission coil plugs.My mechanics said it has wiring issues |
| Mar 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Vehicle is slightly off-balance no matter if I do an alignment ball joints seem to always get affect... |
| May 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The tensioner pulley for the serpentine belt seized up while traveling at 70 mph, melting the serpen... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owned a 2006 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to par... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ENGINE | This has happened multiple times on the highway going 60 mph. And at slow speeds, last time on an en... |
| Jan 19, 2022 | FIRERELATED | The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while attempting to turn around, he saw a war... |
| Oct 13, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | the drivers side electric seat controls are causing unsafe driving conditions. i drive with the sea... |
| Aug 5, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Awakened to lights flashing, horn going off, wipers running on a vehicle that was parked with keys r... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2006 Volvo XC90. The contact stated there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected i... |
| Apr 23, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM TH... |
| May 1, 2020 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ... |
| Apr 6, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WATER LEAKING FROM AN UNKNOWN PLACE GATHERING IN PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR ! CAUSING MANY ELECTRICAL PR... |
| Oct 1, 2017 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE ... |
| May 10, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FIRE STARTED IN REAR NEAR BATTERY COMPARTMENT. WITHIN SECONDS, IT EXPLODED. |
| Mar 24, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP ... |
| Mar 22, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I SMELL GAS IN MY CAR NOW ITS LEAKING GASOLINE. WHEN I PULL IN DRIVEWAY I SEE GAS LEAKING FROM BOTTO... |
| May 17, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN TRANSIT. YESTE... |
| Mar 9, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | HAVE RESEARCHED THIS CAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT USED FROM A SMALL DEALERSHIP AND SEEMS LIKE A LARGE PROBL... |
| Feb 21, 2015 | ENGINE | WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE MOTOR SUDDENLY DROPPED FROM 60-65 MPH TO 35-40 AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BE... |
| Feb 15, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. T... |