Complaints
81
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2006 Volvo S40 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:85,239 mi
#27 complaints
Fuel System
#36 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:92,667 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Volvo S40.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 23 | — | — | 85,239 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 92,667 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,239
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,667
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,000
Sunroof/Moonroof
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2006 Volvo S40
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~416 vehicles.
10V566000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~416 affectedVOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
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2006 Volvo S40 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Volvo S40 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Volvo S40 has 81 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Volvo S40?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (23 complaints, avg 85,239 mi); Fuel System (7 complaints); Structural Problems (6 complaints, avg 92,667 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Volvo S40?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,015 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Volvo S40?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Volvo S40 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Volvo S40 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 416 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Volvo S40?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo S40 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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