- The problem
- Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.
- The risk
- If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Volvo VT Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Volvo VT with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2009 for the motor. For comparison, the 2005 has 0 and the 2007 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical VT year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Volvo VT problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 Volvo VT recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Volvo VT
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I bought a commercial volvo truck vt880 in february 2006 and since than I've been in services 27 times for a total of 17 weeks and for this matter I am in a very bad financial situation,the matter of fact I'm thinking to declare bankruptcy and I want to hold volvo responsible for the bad truck that they deliver to me and for my financial situation. I contact a lemon law lawyer in february this year and I just found out that volvo is refusing to help us with the tens of thousand of dollars that I lost because the...
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truck was in services so many times. I'm still using this truck but to this day I am on and off services. I made so many complains with the volvo action but nobody call me back ,i tried to contact somebody from the volvo headquarters but everybody ignore me. I'm afraid the truck it will be down again soon and I can't manage anymore. The only hope that I had it was the lawyer ,but he decided to no longer represent me. *Tr
Volvo VT: every year compared
All VT years2006 Volvo VT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Volvo VT | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2006 Volvo S40 | 59 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Volvo XC90 | 53 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Volvo S60 | 31 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Volvo V70 | 24 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Volvo XC70 | 18 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Volvo V50 | 12 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Volvo S80 | 12 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Volvo C70 | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Volvo VT
Does the 2006 Volvo VT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Volvo VT: motor (May 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo VT?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Volvo VT had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 26, 2008 and the latest on August 26, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Volvo VT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Volvo VT year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo VT years have the most complaints?
2006 (1), 2007 (1), 2012 (1). See every Volvo VT year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Volvo VT has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data