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2006 Volvo VT problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2006 Volvo VT — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other VT years?

VT NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted1 complaint2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints
VT NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Volvo VT problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 2006 Volvo VT have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V173000Visibility & WipersMay 21, 2009 · 127,764 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 1, 2006

2006 Volvo VT — common questions

Is the 2006 Volvo VT reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Volvo VT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Volvo VT. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2006 Volvo VT under NHTSA investigation?

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

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.