The seller tampered with the odometer, my mechanic found the codes stored in the car and printed the evidence out for me. I can provide it if need be and I have the sellers facebook account. Please let me know if there is anything else you need.
The worst 2006 Volvo V50 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system4
- Electrical2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Fuel system4
- Electrical2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V566000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions such as salty-wet conditions, it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. This can cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 08V033000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located.
- Risk
- This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 06V137000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Volvo V50 203
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test
- This is a TJ text only
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application
- Unknown or other
- This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist
- This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide
- Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
What 2006 Volvo V50 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When I drive my car it stalls out on me all the time.. I am an 88 year old woman who has one car for myself my great grand daughter who is 15 and my son who is 50. This is extremely scary because I have to get on highway 50 to get to any stores. It has stalled out on me 4 times in one trip before and there are times when it can take over an hour to restart, other times it may take a few minutes. I am desperate for some help. By me using me own car I am endangering not only my family but others. Can you please help me.
I am 88 years old and depend on this vehicle ( our only vehicle) as my transportation for myself my son and my 15 year old great grand daughter. More times than I care to remember this car has stalled out on route 50, where I was traveling 50 to 55 miles an hour. I live about 1 hour away from ocean city, maryland. Each time is terrifying. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes to restart and then there are times where it has taken over an hour. The latest event was 6/14/2017. I have had this car for a year. This problem only occurs when in motion. There have been a few times when it did not start for a while but it is terrifying when it stalls out on the highway.
I dove my car in the morning when stop in the middle of street and call to aaa for towing to fix I brought the alternator I think the was fixed but I put the new battery december 3 still my car make some noise I think is electrical problem but I discover has leek inside the passenger side back and front is like pool I really upset and I don't know how much money I have to spent to fix, and I don't what place knows to fix
First the radiator over flow is plastic n corroded leaking radiator fluid second the center counsel goes bad where you can not control the air nor heat on the drivers side it gets so hot it burns your feet making it very unbearable, the air stops working on drivers side
2006 volvo v50. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag system. *smd the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated, and it read "SRS airbag service urgent". The consumer stated it was the second time, the light illuminated. The first time, the light illuminated, he took the vehicle to the dealer to have it fixed, but the remedy only lasted for a few thousand miles.
My volvo just shut off in traffic on rt 95 in dc. The check engine light came on and vehicle would not start. I researched the recall for volvo fuel systems and the dealer said I was not in the recall even though my year, state and I had the exact problem. Very frustrating. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
3 separate issues: 1. Electrical: power windows and power locks sporadically stop working. This started happening around march of 2011. This happens without warning and does not matter if the car is in motion or not. 2. Suspension: after only 33,000 miles of driving in southern california mild weather, several parts of the suspension system are broken, including the struts, control arms, and engine mount. 3. Visibility: since purchasing the vehicle, I have experience poor visibility while driving due to the front dash reflecting in the windsheild. This is especially bothersome during sunny weather, which is nearly every day where I live.
The car was purchased new and came equipped with pirelli tires. We found them flat on multiple occasions (at least 5) and had one flat while driving. No crashes thus far. We thought it to be a fault of the tires. No punctures were ever found when taken to be repaired. We put one dunlop on the car thinking that if it stayed properly inflated, then surely the problem would be the pirelli branded tires. The next flat we had (last week) was on the dunlop. Inspection revealed no damage that would have caused it to lose air pressure. We suspect the wheels are poorly or improperly made and that this causes the flats. Losing pressure in a tire for any reason can cause a crash. We have heard that volvo has an "unofficial recall" on the wheels, but cannot find any information on this. The odi id number : 10437484 has been assigned to a previous complaint on this same vehicle.
The car began making howling noises when turning right. The noises were coming from the right front wheel area. The car is an awd model with manual 6 speed transmission. It was taken to the dealer to determine the source of the noise. Investigation revealed that the right front hub assembly was failing and required replacement. Had this component locked up, steering control would be lost and risk of a crash would escalate. The repair was at my expense ($786). These safety related steering and suspension parts should last longer than 58,000 miles. The car has been serviced in accordance with the owners manual service guide.
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Questions about the 2006 Volvo V50
Is the 2006 Volvo V50 reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2006 Volvo V50, 2.0 times a typical V50 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Volvo V50?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2006 Volvo V50 have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Volvo V50 fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 08V033000, 06V137000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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