NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Volvo Xc90 AWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — navigational system(global positioning system). Owners filed 53 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #9 for number of recalls.
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Steering — Tie rod assemblyCampaign 06V155000 · 05 May 2006
Problem: 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, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.
Risk: The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Problem: On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position.
Risk: Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on september 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system15 · 38%
Engine6 · 15%
Exterior lighting4 · 10%
Unknown or other4 · 10%
Power train3 · 8%
Suspension3 · 8%
Fuel system2 · 5%
Gasoline2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
My volvo xc90 (2006) abruptly stalls and dies on freeway when using cruise control (typically at 70-75 mph). Have had two repeated incidents, so far lucky have not been hit. Dealership found no problem., car died again. First incident was at about 59,000 miles, second was next time i used cruise on freeway. I always…
This is then second time the ignition switch on my 2006 volvo xc 90 has failed. The original was replaced with a new switch and now that replacement switch has also failed. This should not be a part that fails twice in 7 years. *tr
the drivers side electric seat controls are causing unsafe driving conditions. i drive with the seat all the way back and down. I have the memory sets all for that position. Problem is when I get back in the car it will be back up and forward al the way. So i will set it back down. Well while ia m driving it will…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo xc90. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to crippen volvo (8300 w. Saginaw hwy, lansing, mi), but the failure could not be duplicated. Approximately one month later, while driving 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly pulled hard to the…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.