Owners have filed 12 complaints
about the 2006 Volvo C70 with NHTSA between 2007 and 2022.
The largest single group is the wheels.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 11 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 29
Against the median year of the Volvo C70. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 43
8.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
70% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2006 Volvo C70
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Wheels
433.3%
Median failure at 22,147 miles
Airbags
216.7%
Median failure at 34,750 miles
Lights
18.3%
Suspension
18.3%
Median failure at 26,594 miles
Body & Structure
18.3%
Median failure at 80,000 miles
Brakes
18.3%
Median failure at 5,500 miles
Electrical System
18.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18.3%
Median failure at 72,760 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
330.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
110.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
330.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
220.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
110.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 2007peak 2Sep 2022
Recalls on the 2006 Volvo C70
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201039687 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. The interaction of these factors can, in some circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire. Correction: Dealers will direct customers who have an affected unit to the Garmin Web site, which explains how to verify if their units are involved and includes procedures to follow for product exchange.
Recall 200625760 units in Canada
Label
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110. Incorrect Tire and Loading Information labels were installed during vehicle assembly. The labels indicate that 3 backseat occupants are allowed while the vehicle is only designed for 2. Correction: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 64,000 milesEustis, FL1 injured
AIR BAGS
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. THEY KEPT MY CAR A FEW DAYS AND I PICKED MY CAR UP ON A THURSDAY. I DROVE MY CAR TO MY SISTERS PROPERTY ON SATURDAY. THE CAR DID NOT MOVE ON SUNDAY AND UPON GETTING INTO THE CAR ON MONDAY MY AIRBAG URGENT LIGHT ONCE AGAIN CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 WEEKS IN A ROW. EACH TIME I WOULD RETURN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PICK IT UP ON THURSDAY AND MONDAY THE LIGHT WOULD BE BACK ON. TODAY MY CAR HAD BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP OVERNIGHT FOR A LINER REPAIR. I RETURNED THIS AFTERNOON TO PICK UP MY CAR. I SIT DOWN IN IT TURN THE IGNITION AND THE AIRBAG URGENT LIGHT IS ON FOR THE FOUTH TIME. I HAVE ONCE AGAIN LEFT MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP. IN 2005 I HAD BOTH MY AIRBAGS IN MY PONTIAC SUNFIRE DEPLOY WHILE MY CAR WAS IDLING IN A TURN LANE WAITING TO MAKE A TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER. IT PUNCTURED A HOLE IN MY HEART AND CHRUSHED A SHUNT THAT WAS IN MY HEAD FROM A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT. IT BURNT MY CHEST, GAVE ME 2 BLACK EYES AND A MELON ON MY FOREHEAD AND FRACTURED MY NOSE. I DO NOT WISH TO GO THRU THIS AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10515372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Saulsbury, TN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
About 6 months ago I was driving at night and my left headlight went out and about 3 minutes later my other headlight went out? I had to pull over there and wait till day light. When I got home I took the headlights out to find bare wires on both of them? They were just disintegrated!?!? I called Volvo took find out about a new wire harness and was told I have to buy the whole engine wire assembly, costing over $3000.00. I bought 2 more headlight assemblies online and had the same problem!?!? When I tried to change the bulb the coating on the wire just fell off!?!?!? I have heard in other Volvo Forums other people have had this problem with Volvo's headlight wiring problem!?!? It needs to be recalled before someone gets killed if they haven't already!?!?? I can send pics.
NHTSA complaint #11485970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saulsbury, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
About 6 months ago I was driving at night and my left headlight went out and about 3 minutes later my other headlight went out? I had to pull over there and wait till day light. When I got home I took the headlights out to find bare wires on both of them? They were just disintegrated!?!? I called Volvo took find out about a new wire harness and was told I have to buy the whole engine wire assembly, costing over $3000.00. I bought 2 more headlight assemblies online and had the same problem!?!? When I tried to change the bulb the coating on the wire just fell off!?!?!? I have heard in other Volvo Forums other people have had this problem with Volvo's headlight wiring problem!?!? It needs to be recalled before someone gets killed if they haven't already!?!?? I can send pics.
NHTSA complaint #11485970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesLafayette, LA
STRUCTURE:BODY
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. IT COMES AJAR AND THE INTERIOR LIGHT COMES ON AND MESSAGE THAT DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN.. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY BUT IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT UNTIL NOW IT IS ALMOST DAILY. IT BEGAN PROBABLY 2 YEARS AGO
NHTSA complaint #11066470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,760 milesCampbell, CA
POWER TRAIN
THE VOLVO HAS A PROBLEM ON VALVE BODY ON TRANSMISSION, IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR VOLVO AND IT DOESN'T MATTER IS LOW MILEAGE OR HIGH MILEAGE AFTER THIS PROBLEM HAPPEND FOR MY CAR, BY RESEARCH ABOUT THE ISSUE I FOUND, IS COMMON PROBLEM AND I THINK VOLVO HAS TO RECALL THE CARS FOR TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ISSUE!!!
NHTSA complaint #10608432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesEustis, FL1 injured
AIR BAGS
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. THEY KEPT MY CAR A FEW DAYS AND I PICKED MY CAR UP ON A THURSDAY. I DROVE MY CAR TO MY SISTERS PROPERTY ON SATURDAY. THE CAR DID NOT MOVE ON SUNDAY AND UPON GETTING INTO THE CAR ON MONDAY MY AIRBAG URGENT LIGHT ONCE AGAIN CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 WEEKS IN A ROW. EACH TIME I WOULD RETURN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PICK IT UP ON THURSDAY AND MONDAY THE LIGHT WOULD BE BACK ON. TODAY MY CAR HAD BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP OVERNIGHT FOR A LINER REPAIR. I RETURNED THIS AFTERNOON TO PICK UP MY CAR. I SIT DOWN IN IT TURN THE IGNITION AND THE AIRBAG URGENT LIGHT IS ON FOR THE FOUTH TIME. I HAVE ONCE AGAIN LEFT MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP. IN 2005 I HAD BOTH MY AIRBAGS IN MY PONTIAC SUNFIRE DEPLOY WHILE MY CAR WAS IDLING IN A TURN LANE WAITING TO MAKE A TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER. IT PUNCTURED A HOLE IN MY HEART AND CHRUSHED A SHUNT THAT WAS IN MY HEAD FROM A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT. IT BURNT MY CHEST, GAVE ME 2 BLACK EYES AND A MELON ON MY FOREHEAD AND FRACTURED MY NOSE. I DO NOT WISH TO GO THRU THIS AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10515372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesFredericksburg, VA
WHEELS
I HAVE A 2006 VOLVO C70 AND THE TIERS STARTED TO LOOSE AIR. WHEN I HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED I FOUND OUT THAT THREE OF THE FOUR 18' RIMS HAD CRACKS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM EDGE...WITH A LITTLE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 VOLVO C70. IT IS AN OUTRAGE THAT VOLVO DOES NOT YET HAVE TO FIX THIS SAFETY ISSUE. WHO KNOWS HOW MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE OR WILL HAPPEN DUE TO A TIRE GOING FLAT ON THIS MODEL AND RIM SIZE. I KNOW THAT SOMETIMES RIMS CAN GET DAMAGED HOWEVER," ALL ARE CRACKING IN THE SAME AREA". I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE ALL THREE RIMS TO MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFE TO DRIVE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. R. SWANEY.
NHTSA complaint #10230403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,900 milesLake Hughes, CA
WHEELS:RIM
I BOUGHT MY 2006 VOLVO C70 IN AUGUST OF 2006 AT GALPIN MOTORS. I TOOK MY C70 INTO THE DEALERSHIP IN MAY OF 2007 BECAUSE ONE OF MY TIRES WAS GOING FLAT. IT TURNS OUT TWO OF MY 18" MIRZAM RIMS HAD GONE OUT OF ROUND AND ONE OF THEM WAS CRACKED ON THE INTERIOR. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND TO HAVE OCCURRED TO THE CAR. ONE TIRE HAD A SLIGHT SEPARATION DUE TO THE DEFECT OF THE RIM. THE CAR ONLY HAD 7900 MILES ON IT. THE RIMS AND TIRES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP (GALPIN MOTORS) LOST THEM. THE OTHER TWO ORIGINAL 18" MIRZAM RIMS WENT OUT OF ROUND IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 WHILE ON VACATION. THE CAR ONLY HAD 17000 MILES ON IT. I AGAIN TOOK IT TO A VOLVO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A TIRE GOING FLAT AND ONCE AGAIN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SECOND TWO ORIGINAL 18" MIRZAM RIMS HAD GONE OUT OF ROUND AND ONE OF THE 18" MIRZAM RIMS WAS CRACKED ON THE INTERIOR. THESE TWO RIMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. GALPIN VOLVO AND VOLVO NORTH AMERICA HAVE DONE NOTHING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THIS ISSUE CAN OCCUR DUE TO NORMALLY DRIVING CONDITIONS AND THIS IS THE REASON WHY THE RIMS GOING OUT OF ROUND ARE NOT UNDER ANY TYPE OF WARRANTY. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS WAS GOING TO BE AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT MY C70 WITH DIFFERENT RIMS. TO DATE I AM OUT OF POCKET $2,485.52 AND I WINCE AT ANY BUMP, DIP OR CRACK IN THE ROAD. SO MUCH FOR VOLVO SAFETY. I HAVE SINCE FOUND MORE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME OUT OF ROUND RIM PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10223074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,700 milesLake Hughes, CA
WHEELS:RIM
WHILE ON VACATION TWO OF MY ORIGINAL 18" MIRZAM RIMS WENT OUT OF ROUND IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. THE CAR ONLY HAD 17000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO A VOLVO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A TIRE GOING FLAT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SECOND TWO ORIGINAL 18" MIRZAM RIMS HAD GONE OUT OF ROUND AND ONE OF THE 18" MIRZAM RIMS WAS CRACKED ON THE INTERIOR. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED. THESE TWO RIMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. I BOUGHT MY 2006 VOLVO C70 IN AUGUST OF 2006 AT GALPIN MOTORS. IN MAY OF 2007, I TOOK MY C70 INTO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE ONE OF MY TIRES WAS GOING FLAT. IT TURNED OUT TWO OF MY 18" MIRZAM RIMS HAD GONE OUT OF ROUND AND ONE OF THEM WAS CRACKED ON THE INTERIOR. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND TO HAVE OCCURRED TO THE CAR. THE CAR ONLY HAD 7900 MILES ON IT. THE RIMS AND TIRES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP (GALPIN MOTORS) LOST THEM. GALPIN VOLVO AND VOLVO NORTH AMERICA HAVE DONE NOTHING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THIS ISSUE CAN OCCUR DUE TO NORMALLY DRIVING CONDITIONS AND THIS IS THE REASON WHY THE RIMS GOING OUT OF ROUND ARE NOT UNDER ANY TYPE OF WARRANTY. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS WAS GOING TO BE AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT MY C70 WITH DIFFERENT RIMS. TO DATE I AM OUT OF POCKET $2,485.52 AND I WINCE AT ANY BUMP, DIP OR CRACK IN THE ROAD. SO MUCH FOR VOLVO SAFETY. I AM STILL TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE TO MY SATISFACTION. I HAVE SINCE FOUND MORE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME OUT OF ROUND RIM PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10223076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,594 milesSyosset, NY
WHEELS
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. THIS WAS REPAIRED AND REFINISHED 9/18/07 (MILEAGE 23,617) VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER WITH STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AT HIGH SPEEDS AFFECTING THE DRIVABILITY OF THE CAR. FOUND TO HAVE 3 WHEELS OUT OF ROUND (ALL EXCEPT FOR THE WHEEL REPAIRED 1 MONTH EARLIER). WHEELS REPLACED WITH 4 NEW FACTORY WHEELS 11/16/07 (MILEAGE 26,594) VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER WITH EXCESSIVE WHEEL/AXLE NOISE AND FOUND TO HAVE ALL 4 WHEELS OUT-OF-ROUND. FACTORY WHEELS TOO SOFT TO WITHSTAND NORMAL DRIVING. ALTHOUGH THE LOW PROFILE DESIGN OF THE TIRES LIKELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEELS, IT MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE TO PUT WHEELS OF THIS DESIGN ON THIS VEHICLE. ALL 8 WHEELS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10209677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,594 milesSyosset, NY
SUSPENSION
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. THIS WAS REPAIRED AND REFINISHED 9/18/07 (MILEAGE 23,617) VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER WITH STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AT HIGH SPEEDS AFFECTING THE DRIVABILITY OF THE CAR. FOUND TO HAVE 3 WHEELS OUT OF ROUND (ALL EXCEPT FOR THE WHEEL REPAIRED 1 MONTH EARLIER). WHEELS REPLACED WITH 4 NEW FACTORY WHEELS 11/16/07 (MILEAGE 26,594) VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER WITH EXCESSIVE WHEEL/AXLE NOISE AND FOUND TO HAVE ALL 4 WHEELS OUT-OF-ROUND. FACTORY WHEELS TOO SOFT TO WITHSTAND NORMAL DRIVING. ALTHOUGH THE LOW PROFILE DESIGN OF THE TIRES LIKELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEELS, IT MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE TO PUT WHEELS OF THIS DESIGN ON THIS VEHICLE. ALL 8 WHEELS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10209677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,500 milesGlen Cove, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO SOME TYPE OF PINS IN THE DOOR THAT NEEDED CHANGING. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHICH DOOR NEEDED NEW PINS OR WHAT TYPE OF PINS. SINCE THE PINS WERE PLACED IN THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT NO LONGER CAME ON. AFTER THE REPAIR OF THE AIRBAG LIGHT THE ABS LIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP OF THE ABS LIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THAT THE LIGHTS TURNED ON BECAUSE OF THE ICE AND SNOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS COULDNOT BE THE CAUSE OF THE LIGHTS TURNING ON. THE CONTACT STATED CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY DID NOT TO WANT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT HE PURCHASED A LEMON FROM THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 8 MONTHS AND WOULD LIKE FOR NHTSA TO BE INFORMED OF THESE SAFETY PROBLEMS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5500.*AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED ANIT-SKID FAILURE. UPDATED 03/07/07.
NHTSA complaint #10182702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,500 milesGlen Cove, NY
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
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. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO SOME TYPE OF PINS IN THE DOOR THAT NEEDED CHANGING. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHICH DOOR NEEDED NEW PINS OR WHAT TYPE OF PINS. SINCE THE PINS WERE PLACED IN THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT NO LONGER CAME ON. AFTER THE REPAIR OF THE AIRBAG LIGHT THE ABS LIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP OF THE ABS LIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THAT THE LIGHTS TURNED ON BECAUSE OF THE ICE AND SNOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS COULDNOT BE THE CAUSE OF THE LIGHTS TURNING ON. THE CONTACT STATED CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY DID NOT TO WANT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT HE PURCHASED A LEMON FROM THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 8 MONTHS AND WOULD LIKE FOR NHTSA TO BE INFORMED OF THESE SAFETY PROBLEMS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5500.*AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED ANIT-SKID FAILURE. UPDATED 03/07/07.
NHTSA complaint #10182702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.