Complaints
73
per 10K Sold
22.0
US Sales
33,200
Crashes
5
Fires
6
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2006 Volvo Xc90 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:69,605 mi
Fires:1
#26 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:150,200 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:16,365 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Volvo Xc90.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | 1 | 69,605 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 1 | 150,200 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | — | — | 16,365 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,605
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
150,200
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,365
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Firerelated
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2006 Volvo Xc90
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 Xc90 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Volvo Xc90 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Volvo Xc90 has 73 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Volvo Xc90?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (15 complaints, avg 69,605 mi); Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 150,200 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (5 complaints, avg 16,365 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 Xc90?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,965 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 Xc90?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Volvo Xc90 include 5 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 3 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 Xc90 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 Xc90?
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 Xc90 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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