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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Volvo XC90 tires problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
When does it fail?
Of the 8 tires complaints filed for the 2006 Volvo XC90, 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 tires 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 tires 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.
NEW TECHNICAL COURSES AVAILABLE. INTRODUCTION TO TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS - CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED TO FAMILIARIZE TECHNICIANS AND WORKSHOP FOREMEN WITH VOLVO'S TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗PIRELLI TIRES - CUSTOMER SERVICE TIRE WARRANTY / CANADA.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Shortly after 14,000 miles, we took our 2006 Volvo xc90 in to have our tires rotated and balanced. The tire dealership would not even touch the tires but advised us to go directly to Volvo because the tires were an extreme safety hazard. After about a month and repeated phone calls, Volvo did replace the tires, charging us for one tire. There have been numerous reports of bad pirelli tires on…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Volvo xc90. The vehicle has pirelli, size p235/55r17 tires. In october of 2006, the contact took his vehicle in for inspection. He was informed that the vehicle failed inspection and needed four new tires. Volvo stated that they replaced the tires at 12,000 miles with pirelli's consent. In october of 2007, the vehicle failed inspection again for the same reason as…
Sunday,june 29, 2008 driving on I-83 south approaching md 695, rear right tire shredded and blew. Tire driven less than 18,000 miles. Returned to dealership next day. We were informed tires were defective and had to replace both rear tires at a cost of $489. We now have concern for the safety of the front tires. We do not feel we should be responsible for the cost of the tires. *tr
Had tires trouble with your 2006 Volvo XC90?
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 tires problem on the 2006 Volvo XC90?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, tires issues most often appear around 18,008 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 $150 for tires 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 tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires 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/XC90.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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