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#144 of 431 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [jacostello] by luvmyvolvo Jan 19, 2009 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: jacostello (Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm) Here's my two cents, If your car isn't covered by the warranty or isn't being paid for by the dealer, then it would probably be better to take it to a "recommended" independent repair shop that can and will determine the source of the problem and repair it. It seems the Volvo dealership is simply putting in the same factory rebuild and hoping your warranty runs out the next time the transmission fails. My service receipt doesn't state the cause of my transmission failure, only the repairs made and parts replaced. So Volvo is accepting no blame on the design flaw.   I think if more people took their cars to independent shops and all those (non-dealership) mechanics came to similar conclusions for the transmission failure, then that documentation could be valuable, since Volvo is claiming they cannot recall the vehicles since they do not know the source causing the transmission failure.   Or I thought of writing the following on my back window and driving around town:   Brakes & Rotors every year: $500 New Tires every 2 years: $700-900 Tie Rod: $2000 2nd Transmission: $5400 Paying $50K for a Lemon = PRICELESS!!!!!!!
#145 of 431 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [jacostello] by madashellxc90 Jan 26, 2009 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: jacostello (Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm) That is crazy, I wish I would have checked this out before I bought my 2005 XC90 T6 with 65k. I bought this vehicle on 1/14/09 and had the Transmission message on 1/23/09. I took it to the dealer who happens to be a Ford dealer in Sumner, WA. so I could con them out of a loaner and they told me they needed to have it looked at by the Volvo dealer and let me know. I wonder now if I should have just suffered through and have my independant shop take a look. I filed a complaint with Volvo, and was curious about how to get started filing with the AG in my state in case there is a problem with the warrantee I bought. and even then it will go out again by the time my warrantee is up. I want to have it actually fixed and send the bill to Volvo, but would love to have the AG threat ready to go when I do that...   Than kyou all for the posts I think it is ridiculous that Volvo isn't owning up to this problem!
#146 of 431 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [jacostello] by xc90use2rule Jan 26, 2009 (7:40 pm)
Replying to: jacostello (Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm) Hi There! I am having the same problem with my 05 XC90... I use to think this was a great ride until I got the same message and experienced what everyone else is posting about.. Anyway, can you please send me the PDF so that I can show the mechanics at Herzog Meier? I am tempted to take it to Bradshaw's transmission as well (I'm located in Beaverton). Did you ever file a complaint with AG for this particular situation you had? Was the issue resolved quickly as well? Thank you for your post. I found it to be the most helpful. This should help others resolve their issues faster.
#147 of 431 Am I doing this right? by madashellxc90 Jan 27, 2009 (6:55 pm)
I sent a complaint to Volvo before the car arrived at the dealer..   "I purchased this vehicle from Riverside Ford in Sumner, WA on 1/14/09 and have always been impressed with Volvo. On 1/23/09 6pm, the vehicle warning light in the dash came on with a warning message that said "Transmission Service Urgent" I contacted Riverside Ford, and had them bring it in for warrantee service, and they are bringing it to Volvo of Fife, WA for diagnosis. meanwhile after searching the internet for possible answers I discovered this is a common problem and that a design flaw has been identified throu ATRA (Founded in 1954, the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association ATRA is an international trade association for the professional automatic transmission repair industry.) and that this is a reocurring problem in the 4T65E transmission of the 04 - 05 models. I assume this is something Volvo is aware of, and I need to know wwhat steps I can take to ensure the update '06 4T65E transmission gets placed in my vehicle. As well as what Volvo is prepared to do to cover and ensure this happens at no cost to the consumer (me). is this not something that needs to be officially recalled? I plan on organizing all past and current owners of this vehicle to look into filing a Class Action Lawsuit as soon as possible, and would like to have the cooperation of Volvo in issuing an official Recall of this product, before futher action needs to be taken. Thank you "   And got this response:   "Thank you for contacting Volvo. We are sorry to learn of the difficulty you have experienced with your 2005 XC90.   We are currently looking into this issue with our colleagues at Volvo of Tacoma. We will be back in touch with you as soon as our research is completed.   Sincerely,   Bill Volvo Cars of North America"   Today I contacted Volvo in Tacoma, they verified that the thing needs a new transmission, and are "Waiting for word from Volvo."   I also purchased an extended warrantee, I assume if Volvo isnt going to do anything about it that the warrantee will cover it, my concern is how long will it last?   Comments? Replies to this message: laws65 (Feb 25, 2009 6:27 am) carguy85 (Mar 20, 2009 5:37 am)
#148 of 431 Re: Class action against Volvo regarding T6 [kari4] by madashellxc90 Jan 27, 2009 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: kari4 (Apr 13, 2008 7:38 pm) I am game we need to organize and get this done, however the threat threw at Volvo seems to be getting me somewhere. I just contacted Customer Service on line..
#149 of 431 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [RyanMN] by gonzo35 Jan 29, 2009 (9:08 am)
Replying to: RyanMN (Jan 14, 2009 1:39 pm) I have a 2003 T6 turbo and the transmission just went. People talk about the problems with these cars and they are right. We bought ours used with 54k miles and we have spend over $5,000 in repairs and now the tranny and the CB joints went, a total of about $6,500 in repairs.   I want to burn the thing but I still owe on it and according to Edmunds, I am upside down on it.   We bought the XC90 because of the Volvo "For Life" recommendation, but this is my first and last experience with Volvo. As soon as I fix the thing it is sold, even at a loss. Don't buy XC90s. Replies to this message: Volvoexp (Feb 04, 2009 12:49 pm)
#150 of 431 Re: 2003 XC90 [db2814] by okiesnowrider Jan 30, 2009 (11:20 pm)
Replying to: db2814 (Dec 21, 2008 8:16 pm) YES!! i have an 05 that makes the exact same noise! my local swedish shop claims that it is in the driveshaft. 3 days after having that diagnosed i now have the cursed failed tranny also!! local volvo quoted me $6700 for the transmission and 2k for the driveshaft...somebody help me Replies to this message: margaritac (Jan 31, 2009 8:24 am) okiesnowrider (Jan 31, 2009 3:43 pm)
#151 of 431 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [jacostello] by dcxplant Jan 31, 2009 (7:42 am)
Replying to: jacostello (Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm) Thanks for the detailed feedback. My posts to this site were back in April 08 when my transmission went out at 53,897 miles. The "signs" of problems started happening again about a week ago. Supposedly the transmission is still under warranty, so I may try to push the issue at the dealership. Needless to say, I am shopping for a new car this weekend and I'll be contacting the Virgina State Attorney General next week. Back when this happened the first time, the service rep told me with out being real direct about it that the only way anything would get done about this wide-spead problem, which I call a "design flaw", is for the NHTSA to get involved because it can be identified as a SAFETY problem. So I filed the complaint on 10 May 08 and haven't heard anything yet. I'm thinkin' that my car loosing power on I-95 at 65mph could be called a SAFETY issue. That's all for now until I go back into the fray with Volvo. But bottom line is, I'm getting rid of this money trap and going back to Japanese like I should have done in the first place. I got this car when returning from an overseas military assignment thinking this was a good deal..ha!  Signed- "Overseas Military Foreign Car Sales Sucker"
#152 of 431 Re: 2003 XC90 [okiesnowrider] by margaritac Jan 31, 2009 (8:24 am)
Replying to: okiesnowrider (Jan 30, 2009 11:20 pm) Hi what kind of noise did you have??? I just had a new tranny put in and after that the car does not feel the same. I have been to the dealership and they tell me there is nothing wrong with the car but if feels weird in hte steering wheel and after about 20 minutes there is a thumping when driving.. I am going nuts and dont know what it is and they treat me as though I am making all this up!!! Replies to this message: okiesnowrider (Jan 31, 2009 3:43 pm)
#153 of 431 My XC90's transmission just failed at 72,000 mi by noreen5 Jan 31, 2009 (8:33 am)
My 2004 XC90 AWD T6 's transmission just went down the tubes. When the mechanic looked at it, the inside was smoking and there was a chunk of metal. I just went through my maintenance and repair receipts (many!!) and found what I remembered. I had gone in, when my car was still under warranty and told them of a crunching sound that sounded like it might be under the driver's seat. They found NOTHING. Anyway, Im so upset. I like all of you bought this car new hoping for Volvo for Life and the best safety. I've gotten none of that. I just called my Volvo dealer, but I have to call during the week to talk to the manager. We'll see. I'll keep you posted. I want to get rid of the car.   One difference with mine. No warning light to tell me something bad was happening!!

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