2006 Volvo S60
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 223 |
| 2002 | 186 |
| 2003 | 120 |
| 2004 | 198 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 121 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
19% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving my 2006 Volvo S60 and the engine shut off without warning. The electrical system shut off and I was not even able to put the flashers on so that other drivers could know that there was a problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-26
Also filed under Electrical system
Air bags
19% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle became involved in a crash with another vehicle and the air bag warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-21
The contact owned a 2006 Volvo S60. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The manufacturer was not contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-18
The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S60. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-21
Service brakes
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel/propulsion system
13% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
A few months back, this vehicle was leaking gasoline from the area of fuel pump. The fuel pump is located under the rear seat of the vehicle, so there was also a strong odor inside the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-28
Power train
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and column shift.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-12-18Equipment06V375000 Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." The label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is…
Remedy: Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
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2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
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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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2021-11-29Air bags21V766000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Volvo S60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V375000 · Equipment
- Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V766000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2006 Volvo S60 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Volvo S60 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo S60?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Volvo S60 have?
- 4 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.