2006 Volvo XC90 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo XC90. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (16), Tires (9), Engine (6).
Key takeaways
- 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 30% |
| Tires | 9 | 17% |
| Engine | 6 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 8% |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 3 | 6% |
| Structure | 3 | 6% |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Volvo XC90 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-23
Had to replace emission coil plugs.My mechanics said it has wiring issues
Suspension,electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2025-03-16
Vehicle is slightly off-balance no matter if I do an alignment ball joints seem to always get affected. I’m not sure if the hydraulics are working correctly. Yesterday I just started leaking antifreeze fluid.
Electrical System - filed 2024-04-11
Awakened to lights flashing, horn going off, wipers running on a vehicle that was parked with keys removed. The cem underneath driver's side dash had gotten wet from rain water leaking into it and subsequently shorted out requiring $2350 replacement via dealer. This IS A Huge problem.... however, and wait for it. IT...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.