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 T…
2006 Volvo XC90 tires problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$150
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 T…
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
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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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