Worst 2006 Volvo V50 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Volvo V50.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 133,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 196 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 44,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 196 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | 7,169 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 58,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 7,169 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2006 Volvo V50. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2006 Volvo V50
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~416 vehicles.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Other Volvo V50 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo V50 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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