2006 Volvo V50
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 12 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Suspension
2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
3 separate issues: 1. Electrical: power windows and power locks sporadically stop working. This started happening around March of 2011. This happens without warning and does not matter if the car is in motion or not. 2.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-21
Also filed under Electrical system and visibility/wiper
Electrical system
2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
Wheels
1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-06-05Fuel system, gasoline06V137000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with T5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold…
Remedy: Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
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2008-02-20Fuel system, gasoline08V033000 On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, new…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on February 20, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Volvo V50 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V137000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 08V033000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Volvo V50 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 V50?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Volvo V50 have?
- 3 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.