2006 Volvo V70 owner complaints

Main engine wiring harness destroyed, engine still ran- temp, fluids, cam timing, mass air flow, fuel rail, throttle position -sensors, instrument panel. Had checked oil two days earlier, was no damage. Wind screen washer light came on when I tried to start engine, checked and found damage -was one of the sensors which was damaged - fluid bottle was ok. Some minor wires were still attached. This could have happened on the highway and caused an engine malfunction. There was always a slight odor in hot weather or when on a long run- was the soy based polymers Volvo used without any "odor inhibitors", the looms coverings do biodegrade quicker in hot weather exposure without an inhibitor and disintegrate leaving the loom to open up and be exposed to damage! The hood insulation was also destr

Car stalled in traffic three times. Our mechanic said it that the wires to the fuel pump and its module were rotting, causing electric problems and the stalls in traffic. It now appears Volvo knows about this problem and has issued a technical bulletin to its mechanics as to how to fix it but has not notified the public or issued a recall. This is a potentially dangerous situation since stalls can cause accidents and rotting wires can cause fires. *tr

2006 Volvo v70 2.5t, 100k miles. Ignition cylinder jams rending the vehicle inoperable. The internet is full of similar instances. A disabled vehicle is dangerous. The ignition cylinder is defective and should have been subject to recall years ago. *tr

Dash warning message showed third brake light not working. Subsequent trip to dealer diagnosed as defective wiring harness in rear tailgate. Scheduled for replacement. *tr

Message says passenger airbag is not active. Have had it fixed by dealer about 8 wks ago.. Said needed to reprogram computer. Happened again today 26 may 11. *tr

The contact owns a 2006 Volvo V70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V800000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The recall notice was issued on December 14, 2021. No area Volvo dealer has the parts to repair or replace the air bag. I have been told I am on a "waiting list" A reasonable amount of time has elapsed to repair my vehicle. Volvo Car, USA. Volvo Car, USA by email advised me to contact another local dealer in my area on March 12, 2022: "Thank you for your patience while your case was open. I apologize for any inconvenience. if your servicing dealer does not have the parts to complete the repairs for your vehicle. You have the option of making an appointment with the other dealers in your area. Our search has shown that Herzog-Meier Volvo Cars is a feasible option for you. Please find their information listed below." Herzog-Meier Volvo Cars advised me to call my own dealer, Jim Fisher V

I have been requesting the recall service of my vehicle since November 2020. I was first told by the dealership they were delayed in getting the replacement airbag but should in January. Called in January and they still didn’t have them and after asking I was put on a list and told they would contact me. I checked back in August 2021 and was told I was still on the list. I have not been contacted by the dealership since that time and my recall is still not repaired. The nearest dealership is in the next state 2.5 hours away. I just want this completed as I’ve been potentially driving a dangerous (to me) vehicle for over 2 years now.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Volvo v70. The contact stated that the vehicle would lunge while driving. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle would need a new transmission. The manufacturer was notified and negotiated to pay for a percentage of the parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Volvo v70. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The gears were not shifting properly whenever the vehicle was in a lower gear. The failure caused the vehicle to jerk when the contact tried to accelerate. The dealer stated that it was a software issue, but that did not fix the failure. The dealer also stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission, because they feel that the solenoids on the transmission were defective. The failure mileage was 98000 and the current mileage was 106000.

New Volvo v70 wagon. Tested laying rear seats down to increase cargo space. Right rear belt would not extend and was locked in a retracted position after the seat was layed down and restored to it's original operating position. This seat and belt were not suitable for occupancy as the seat belt would not function. Car was returned to Volvo for repairs. Unknown type of repair at this time. *jb phone interview update (oct 11, 2005): the failure is internal to the retractor and not cause by interference with the seat. Purchased the vehicle while traveling oversea in sweden. Vehicle is being repaired and is scheduled to ship to u.s. By this week. The consumer agree to fax the technical report or repair invoice when it becomes available. His son's 2005 vw jetta rear seat belt does

Front seat belts on vehicle have problems. Since purchase, both front (driver & passenger) seatbelts are overly sticky, and often cannot be pulled out of harness when vehicle is parked, in order to put seatbelts on. This is particularly true on even the slightest grade. In other words unless vehicle is parked on a totally flat surface (rare on actual streets) seatbelts will often stay retracted or are extremely difficult to extract. I often have to drive to a flatter location in order to put my seatbelt on. (drive without seatbelts in order to get to a place where belts can be put on.) once on, the seatbelts lock up and pin driver and/or passenger to the seat with even the slightest movement, e.g. To adjust radio. (I know this is supposed to happen with hard braking, etc, but it is happ

2006 Volvo v70. Letter from the law office enclosing a letter to Volvo regarding their extended warranty notice re the engine management system software. *nj

Engine suddenly lost power, coolant temperature gauge went to zero, and engine cooling fans ran continuously, even though engine was not overheating. Engine appeared to be opering in "limp home mode". Dealership replaced temperature sensor and problem appeared to be resolved. One week later check engine light came on. Dealership performed calibration on new temperature sensor and problem appeared to be resolved. One week later check engine light came on again. Dealership replaced temperature sensor and cooling fan assembly and calibrated new temperature sensor.

Headlight lenses of my 2006 Volvo v70 have become cloudy and therefore reduce my night visibility. This is a safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Volvo v70. The contact stated that one of the tires would frequently leak air. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that there was a hole in the wheel. The contact replaced the wheel and within a couple of months, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 44,700. The consumer subsequently reported that the hole in the wheel was caused by something that penetrated the tire. *dsy

The two bolts that attach the ball joint to the knuckle somehow worked loose and fell out, causing the front right wheel to fall off the car. Fortunately the separation happened at low speed, but if the car had been traveling at normal road or highway speeds the failure would have been catastrophic. None of the parts had any prior damage, all were original to the car, and the mechanics could not understand why the bolts worked loose. Volvo usa had no interest in investigating or understanding this failure, which is remarkable given its nature and potential for causing a major accident. Nor were they willing to pay for the repair or related damage. I recovered and have possession of the ball joint, knuckle and bolts, as well as photos detailing the failure and damage (including road sk

Pirelli tires p6 four season failed after only 28,000 miles- with 2 sidewall bulges & tire with rolled belt**cc the consumer was told the problem was due to running the tires flat on the vehicle. Gm stated, the consumer must have hit something large to cause the problem, even though there were no dents, scrapes or rim damage to support the their claim.*tr

Information display on dash showed wagon rear door not closed. Subsequent inspection showed the door (gate) would not lock and/or latch at random intervals, particularly during cold weather (0 f). Trip to dealer resulted in the rear latch being replaced as defective. En route to the dealership another warning showed on the display that the third brake light was out. While at the dealership the wiring harness to the third tail light was diagnosed as defective and is scheduled for replacement. *tr

The glue used by Volvo for this era of cars is known to fail causing the side mirrors to fall off. I have had to replace the both side mirrors due to this issue.