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2006 Volvo Vn problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2006 Volvo Vn — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Vn years?

Vn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted49 complaints1996: 7 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 44 complaints1999: 49 complaints2000: 10 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 3 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 6 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints2027: 0 complaints
Vn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Volvo Vn problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Transmission150%

Does the 2006 Volvo Vn have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V510000Seat BeltsOctober 18, 2012 · 1,496 units

Defect

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

10V571000BrakesNovember 12, 2010 · 6,187 units

Defect

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE.

Consequence

CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INVERSION VALVE AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

05V457000TransmissionOctober 4, 2005 · 7 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 AND 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES. SOME OF THE SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.

Consequence

IF A SPINDLE FRACTURES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION, WHICH COULD, WITHOUT WARNING RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPINDLE FOR SUSPECT HEAT CODES AND REPLACE THE AXLE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOVLO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

05V182000Tires & WheelsApril 22, 2005 · 773 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.

Consequence

THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005 OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO TRACTOR TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE CONTACT WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 27, 2010 · fire

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND THE TIRES WORE UNEVENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL SERVICE DEALERS, WHERE SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS WERE PERFORMED. THE PROBLEMS PERSISTED. THE DEALER WAS SUBSEQUENTLY UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 1, 2006

2006 Volvo Vn — common questions

Is the 2006 Volvo Vn reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Volvo Vn have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Volvo Vn. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2006 Volvo Vn under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Volvo Vn years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Vn years to avoid are 1999, 1998. The cleanest record among Vn years belongs to 2027.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.