KnownCarProblems2006 Volvo S60 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo S60, most often about the engine (29% of complaints, typically around 74,500 miles). It is 9th of 24 S60 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2006 Volvo S60 problems
Engine
9 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
The electronic throttle module had to be replaced in my 2006 Volvo S60. The car only has 72,702 miles! This is after having paid several hundred dollars to have the etm cleaned several months ago. The cost to replace the etm was over $800. As I search the internet, these cars seem to have problems with this particular…
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. I was able to pull the car to the side of the road (with difficulty since the power steering no longer…
Air bags
6 complaints · 19%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. The contact heard a loud bang and a burning odor emitted from the air bag. However, the air bag did not deploy. A police…
The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the air bag was replaced under NHTSA campaign number: 21v766000 (air bags) and approximately 2 weeks later, while the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, the air bag compartment on the driver's side started smoking and the air bag warning light illuminated. The…
Brakes
5 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
Jan., 2007: car was towed to Volvo dealership. After taking car to car wash in 14 degree weather, tire, brake pads or rotor froze, making the car undriveable. Feb. 24, 2007: drove 45 minutes on highway during blowing snow. My car had been parked in my home garage. I parked car outside for 3 hours at my destination.…
I own a 2006 Volvo S60 r and I am filing a complaint for the loss of braking power when going uphill slowly or moderately fast. The condition will occur in any type of weather. Tires or brakes such as rotors and pads have no roll in the problem as reported by other owners and myself. My car has had this problem when…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 16%The electronic throttle module had to be replaced in my 2006 Volvo S60. The car only has 72,702 miles! This is after having paid several hundred dollars to have the etm cleaned several months ago. The cost to replace the etm was over $800. As I search the internet, these cars seem to have problems with this particular…
Etm fails causing me to limp home or has erratic throttle behavior, had repaired basically they just stated it had to be cleaned but the injectors where fine. After spending over $600.00 dollars now they are stating I need to spend another $600.00 on the part to replace because the motor is causing it to fail. I am…
Transmission
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Car type: Volvo s60r model year 2006 (euro spec.) manual transmission. Technically near identical with Volvo s60r sold in US market, except for lights and speedometer. Temporary complete loss of brake power going uphill at moderate speed (+/- 30mph), when depressing clutch and attempting to brake. Occurred a number of…
My 2006 Volvo S60 gets stuck in park. I properly start the vehicle, apply the brake and attempt to move the shifter out of park and it won't budge. My vehicle is still under warranty and was towed to a dealership where I was told I must have "wasted something sticky in the gear shaft". They never took anything apart…
Steering
3 complaints · 10%: the contact stated while making a left u-turn at low speeds there was a knocking sound heard coming from the passenger side front near the tire. The dealer inspected and determined the link arm was broke in half and needed to be replaced. Also, the coolant light illuminated and the sunroof would not open. The dealer…
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. I was able to pull the car to the side of the road (with difficulty since the power steering no longer…
Lights
3 complaints · 10%The passenger side light works intermittently this has been a slight issue since 2006 when I have had new lights installed on a regular basis. Despite me going to the dealer for over the last 11 years or so it is only getting more frequent in age. It is not the bulb but the wiring in the vehicle that is faulty. This…
Electrical
3 complaints · 10%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. I was able to pull the car to the side of the road (with difficulty since the power steering no longer…
Etm fails causing me to limp home or has erratic throttle behavior, had repaired basically they just stated it had to be cleaned but the injectors where fine. After spending over $600.00 dollars now they are stating I need to spend another $600.00 on the part to replace because the motor is causing it to fail. I am…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Volvo S60 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 s80 and 2001-2009 s60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 incorrect.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Volvo S60
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo S60?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); air bags (6 complaints); brakes (5 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Volvo S60 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 30, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Volvo S60?
- It is 9th of 24 S60 model years by number of complaints, with 31 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.