MYRModel Year Report

2006 Volvo C70

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2006 Volvo C70
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:19.646Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2006: 9 complaints 2006 9 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 22 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2013
1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2006: 9 complaints 2006 9 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 22 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2013
1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2006: 9 complaints 2006 9 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 22 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2013

2006: 9 complaints

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YearComplaints
19987
199923
200026
20017
20025
20034
200415
20069
200717
200822
200910
20104
201113
201223
201311

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

4 of 9 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

Show complaint excerpts

6/06 vehicle purchased with 18 inch alloy wheels, tire size 235/40/18 8/27/07 (Mileage 22,636) vehicle brought to dealer after rear tire began losing air, found to have a crack in the inner rim.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-22

Air bags

2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module.

INJURY
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My car was not in an accident. I came out to get in my car and upon starting my car the airbag warning urgent light came on. I immediately took my car to the Volvo dealership where I purchased the car. Volvo of winter park. I left my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-05

Tl*- the contact stated that the 2006 Volvo c-70 convertible has had several problems with the airbag light continuously staying on. He has taken his vehicle to the dealership on 2 occasions for the airbag light being on constantly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-15

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Suspension

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

Structure

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Show complaint excerpts

Driver door opens while driving. It happens while locked or unlocked, top up, windows up. It has happened in city and on highway. Traveling at high speeds as well as low speeds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-01

Service brakes

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

    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…

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    2012-04-25Equipment11V508000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Volvo C70 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V508000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Volvo C70 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo C70?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Volvo C70 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.