2006 Volvo C70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2006 Volvo C70 earns a Good verdict among C70 years, with a complaint index of 14 and only 9 complaints logged, ranking 7th worst of 8 model years. Its main issue is suspension and wheel problems, with 2 recall campaigns on record.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 14/100
- #7 of 8 C70 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2006 Volvo C70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (44%)
- Airbags2 (22%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- Electrical System1 (11%)
- Structure & Body1 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Alloy wheels crack on the inner rim and lose air pressure, sometimes leading to a flat tire.
- Wheel rims go out of round, causing steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds.
- Some owners had multiple wheels replaced after repeated cracking on the same vehicle.
- The airbag warning light illuminates unexpectedly, sometimes tied to door pin wiring issues.
- The transmission valve body has failed, described by one owner as a common issue for the model.
- The driver door has come ajar while driving at various speeds, triggering a dashboard warning.
2006 Volvo C70 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V508000Oct 18, 2011Other20,611 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 c70 vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2005, through july 31, 2011, and model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2010, through april 16, 2011, that were equipped with optional accessory spare tire kit. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles do not contain the correct information for vehicles equipped with the optional accessory spare tire and wheel kit.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicle and install the label as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 23, 2012. Owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
- NHTSA 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Other416 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
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.
2006 Volvo C70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other C70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Volvo C70 reliable?
- Compared with other C70 model years, 2006 rates Good, with a complaint index of 14 and 9 total complaints, the second-lowest count among the 8 years tracked.
- What are the most common problems on the 2006 Volvo C70?
- Suspension, wheels, and tires account for 44% of complaints, mostly cracked alloy rims, followed by airbag warning light issues at 22%.
- Does the 2006 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 C70, one involving a label installation and another involving a Garmin portable GPS unit with overheating batteries. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2006 C70 compare to the 2008 C70?
- The 2008 C70 has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, far worse than the 2006 model's index of 14 and Good verdict.
- Why is the 2006 C70 verdict capped at Good instead of Best?
- NHTSA data notes that complaint records for the 2005-2009 model years are less complete, so all those years are capped at Good regardless of their complaint index.