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2006 Volvo V50 repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (1%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 96 repairs.
2006 Volvo V50 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 87000 mi US $1200 |
Broken ac clutch. |
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 5000 mi | rear window would go down but not back up |
| 5000 mi | Parts that had been ordered on the previous were installed (wiper blades and window control module) . The brakes were looked at again, and said to be working properly. Replace windshield wipers and window control module on left rear window. |
| 9000 mi | nav screen showed scrambled images new nav display screen installed, but did not solve problem Dealer provided loaner car, so left my car with them while waiting on parts. Nav control module replaced, MMM reload (?), and GPS upgrade solved problem |
| 11000 mi US $182 |
Software download to activate subwoofer, which I installed myself. Ridiculous charge of $182 for 20 minute software download. |
| 15000 mi | Alarm system sounded for about 10 minutes and would not respond to repeated attempts to disarm. Once it did stop, a message appeared on the display saying alarm system required service. Dealer replaced faulty siren under warranty. |
| 21000 mi US $150 |
Replaced original battery (7 years). |
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Outside temp gauge readings erratic. Ordered replacement sensor. |
| 30000 mi | Outside temp sending unit replaced |
| 119000 mi | A/C compressor, |
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29000 mi US $250 |
Door locks/windows intermittently worked. Sometimes couldn't lock or unlock the doors. |
| 5000 mi | Occasional failure to operate passenger windows, locks, and mirrors from driver side control |
| 23000 mi | All electrical devices--doorlocks, outside mirror, power windows--controlled via driver's-door switches intermittently failed to work. Dealer replaced a connector. |
| 62500 mi US $201 |
Remote-access part of ignition key failed (ignition function remained usable). |
| 70000 mi US $2414 |
A/C clutch failed. Clutch and compressor replaced, system flushed and recharged |
| 86000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator failure, alternator replaced. |
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 109hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 34720 mi |
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 129000 mi US $200 |
Bosch 4 yr battery failed after 3 years. Replaced with Bosch 4 yr AGM |
| 132000 mi | Electric seat non-operational |
| 136000 mi | Rock salt in CD changer mechanism (long story) causes jamming on startup. |
| 137000 mi US $410 |
Alternator whining, occasional electrical ozone smell and not charging battery. Replaced alternator |
| 146700 mi US $254 |
A/C cooling intermittently. Clearance on A/C clutch adjusted (shimmed). |
| 154900 mi | replaced left brake light bulb |
| 101000 mi US $750 |
alternator failed and was replaced |
| 148800 mi US $800 |
failed compressor and leaking |
| 187757 mi US $1548 |
replaced sensor and clutch assembly |
| 69105 mi US $1283 |
R/R Alternator R/R Driver Door Latch |
| 73927 mi US $113 |
Evacuate & Recharge AC |
| 76598 mi US $149084 |
Replaced battery. FYI: If KEY's STUCK IN IGNITION from dead battery, you can connect any battery charger - even the tiny storage battery's w/jumper cables that can also charge cell phones - you'll be able to get your key right out. |
| 50500 mi US $1200 |
AC compressor stopped cooling. Replaced compressor. |
2006 Volvo V50 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 87000 mi US $138 |
My ambient temp was reading -40f and therefore my AC wouldn't work. |
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