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#21 of 436 Re: Class action against Volvo regarding T6 [sarducci] by dcxplant Apr 27, 2008 (8:07 am)
Replying to: sarducci (Apr 16, 2008 5:56 pm) I agree with you about GM. Had I known GM had anything to do with Volvo, I would have NEVER spent my hard earned money on it. I waited 20 years to buy the investment vehicle that would last forever...guess they got me good huh? Tires, brakes x2, now the transmission! And the guy at the dealership service desk was very honest about the fact the T6 has a bad rep.
#22 of 436 My 2004 T6 by somar90 Apr 29, 2008 (6:03 pm)
I have a loaded 2004 T6 and have spent WELL over $10,000 in repairs and service (about $3,000 was my fault) since owning this vehicle. Thank god I purchased the extended warranty, it paid for itself in just one visit! Today I was driving on the freeway and experienced this "slipping" and almost crashed as I was going 75 or 80 when my car decided it would be fun to bounce off the rev-limiter and provide no power. I tried going to manual mode but got nothing, and it finally caught a gear at very high rpm, and the back axel engaged so violently the DSTC system had to intervene. I have known this transmission was going to cause me trouble at one point or another, and I guess today will be the day. I had it towed to the dealer, and will be shocked if the transmission DOESN'T need to be replaced. I hit 64,000 miles today and have never missed a service and replace the tires every year (tread is completely gone by then) and brakes about twice a year. I would say I drive this car harder than the average driver, but nothing extreme.   And also with the popping and grinding in the front end... I have experienced the very same thing and every time I take it in the dealer "fixes it," and a week or two later its back just as bad as before. So when I ever I take in for service I tell them about it and give me this speech about how it can't be duplicated or look at me like I'm crazy. I like to think that all the problems are due to it being Volvo's first SUV, and I've heard the V8 is a whole lot better. I am hoping the new transmission is smoother or faster, but I know I shouldn't get excited!
#23 of 436 05 XC 90 T6 Transmission Failure by radicalron May 01, 2008 (11:09 am)
I have just joined the transmission failure club at 94K miles on my 05 T6. I have been quoted 5K for repairs and that will make 10K in repairs in 3 months.   Sign me up for a class action on this one. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned. On top of the repairs it eats tires every 20K mils (and that is pushing it ) I have to drop $800 in rubber. Replies to this message: dcxplant (May 21, 2008 8:36 am) aalqudwah (May 22, 2008 10:21 am)
#24 of 436 Re: Class action against Volvo regarding T6 [dcxplant] by sanjosexc90 May 02, 2008 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: dcxplant (Apr 27, 2008 7:55 am) Update on my XC90 repair bill...   I got the dealership to pay 60% (from 50%) of original $7500 bill for my new transmission, radiator, lines and labor. I simply pointed the Dealership Service Manager and their Volvo Account Exec from SoCal to this discussion forum to help prove my point. I would still have rather NOT pay a single dime, which is why I am in the middle of crafting a scathing letter to Volvo Corporate. Thanks for the address dcxplant.   WRITE THOSE LETTERS, EVERYONE! YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF.
#25 of 436 I would love to have the address!! by kari4 May 02, 2008 (5:20 pm)
I would gladly write a letter as well. I am looking at endless repair bills. Now the Cruise Control disengages during highway driving. Just one more thing.... I am now at the point where I don't think this car will ever NOT have a problem and nothing surprises me anymore, actually that is a lie, I would be surprised if I were able to drive this car without having things go wrong... THAT would be surprising!
#26 of 436 National Highway & Traffic Safety Administration by dcxplant May 10, 2008 (3:02 pm)
You can file a complaint with the NHTSA by going to www.safecars.gov
#27 of 436 Re: Class action against Volvo regarding T6 [kari4] by wknepper May 13, 2008 (6:21 am)
Replying to: kari4 (Apr 17, 2008 12:15 pm) I have a Volvo xc90 2005 with a v6 engine. My transmission is slipping and the transmission urgent light is one. I am in a fight with the volvo home office. This has been an obvious issue and they need to be held accountable. My service manager in Erie, PA is fighting for us to get help with the 5200.00 expense. We are at a 1200.00 allowance thus far and am not in the least bit satisfied. The home office's response was that if they did it for one they would have to do it for all. My response was, well if there are that many transmission issues, then you are accountable!! COUNT ME IN for a class action suit!!! Replies to this message: dcxplant (May 21, 2008 8:32 am) embargo (Jul 18, 2008 10:15 am) embargo (Jul 18, 2008 1:21 pm) tidester (Jul 18, 2008 9:01 pm) and 2 more... jcorsillo (Aug 31, 2008 9:00 pm)
#28 of 436 Re: Class action against Volvo regarding T6 [wknepper] by dcxplant May 21, 2008 (8:32 am)
Replying to: wknepper (May 13, 2008 6:21 am) Kari4, Good to hear somebody is trying to help with your issue. I just called my dealership service manager to let him know that they problem they tried the fix with the help of the Volvo engineers about 3 weeks ago didn't work. My T6 XC90 now has 54000 miles and is in the early stages of what was happening in the first place. Cost $1200 to replace the CEM some module that controls the vehicle. It took a full week for this service to happen. A manufacturing defect is a defect and Volvo corporate are accountable for this transmission issue, a much as the "reputation" for safety they are quick to publicize. I sent in a complaint to the NTHSA a couple of weeks ago. Write letters to Volvo USA!!!
#29 of 436 Re: 05 XC 90 T6 Transmission Failure [radicalron] by dcxplant May 21, 2008 (8:36 am)
Replying to: radicalron (May 01, 2008 11:09 am) Agree about the tires...I'm on the second set. First ones replaced for excessive wear at 21000 miles. Those were Perilli, the Michelins aren't wearing as fast but look like they have about 70-80K miles on them. Replies to this message: aalqudwah (May 22, 2008 10:21 am)
#30 of 436 Re: 05 XC 90 T6 Transmission Failure [dcxplant] by aalqudwah May 22, 2008 (10:21 am)
Replying to: dcxplant (May 21, 2008 8:36 am) I have 2005 T6 XC90 and has 44,000 miles. While I was driving my car I noticed a noise comes on and off. I took it to the dealer for a check to find out that I need a new transmission. Even though the car is still under warranty but I'm afraid that once it runs out I will have the same problem again. I agree about the tires, so far I changed my tires twice. I also took it back to the dealer so many times in the past 2 years for clicks and weird noises. I'm really frustrated even though I'm not paying anything so far. I have invested dearly for this car to only get frustrations rather than satisfaction. I second all comments and count me as the last victim for now!!

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