Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Volvo C70 wheels problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $400 · see wheels across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
When does it fail?
Of the 3 wheels complaints filed for the 2006 Volvo C70, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA wheels complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 18 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering wheels on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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…
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…
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…
Had wheels trouble with your 2006 Volvo C70?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2006 Volvo C70?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, wheels issues most often appear around 20,200 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Volvo/C70.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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