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440 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 2:31 PM
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| I have a 2006 Volvo XC90 -T6 AWD with 65,000 miles. The car has been serviced regularly. Three days ago it began to make a noise, but nothing major. The car then quit running. It has been diagnosed with a total transmission failure. The car has been towed to a Volvo dealership and I have opened a case with the Volvo Customer Service (1-800-458-1552). Volvo is now suppose to be speaking with the dealership. How do I ensure that Volvo assist in this problem. The car is only 15,000 miles out of factory warranty. There should be no reason that a Volvo car should have a total transmission failure at 65,000 miles. The dealership also mentioned that the radiator would need replacing due to the metal shavings in it. I see that this issue seems prevalent. Any advice or have I taken the right steps? Jeremy | |
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Replying to: jnjdennis (Oct 15, 2009 3:52 pm) Welcome to the unfortunate club known as the XC 90 transmission failures. First, complain to Volvo and put it in writing-can do it online. Second, same thing to the NTSB. Third, online complaint to your state's Atty General Fourth, online complaint to your state's Consumer Protection. Then let Volvo know all the people you are complaining to as this shouldn't have happened and you are fully aware Volvo is replacing these transmissions and radiators, including cooling lines for free. See how that works, and keep us posted on your progress! Best of luck! So far, this has worked for nine people, and myself as well! Lisa
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I asked earlier in the text of my parargraph but it may have been missed. Does anyone know if the "NEW" transmissions are any better than the "old" transmissions? Is this just a bandaid? Even after the new transmission/axel work is completed, I still have shift problems at 1500 RPMs. Does anyone else have this issue?
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Hi to all. I have just spent the last hour reading all these messages about this dreaded transmission. I never would have thought that a volvo, a brand that prides itself on durable vehicles would allow something like this. My wife is the proud owner of a 2004 T6 XC90 and the "Urgent-Service Transmission" light just came on about two days ago while she was picking up our children from school. It seems to drive fine one minute then sluggish the next. I called my Volvo dealer and have an appointment for a diagnostic test for Monday morning. I also spoke with their head mechanic and he confirmed that these transmissions are problematic. Aside from the axle issues that I ready about, the trans cooler in the radiator tends to leak into the transmission and the trans fluid becomes contaminated by the anti-freeze. He said that he would perform a glycol test to see if that is also the issue. I assume that is why some may of the radiators have been replaced as well. My vehicle just turned 72K and of course is out of warranty. This is out fifth Volvo and the third from this dealership and this vehicle has been serviced by them exclusively since new so I am hoping that they will take good care of me. Thanks for all your advice. I will use it all wisely and hope this issue gets resolved under their "Good Will" service. Then, I'll see what I can do to trade out of this thing since as you have all pointed out, it is not a matter of if this will happen again, but when! Wish me luck! 
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Replying to: ygants (Oct 16, 2009 4:21 pm)  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: ygants (Oct 16, 2009 4:21 pm)
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Replying to: gu_gong (Oct 16, 2009 8:02 pm) 
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Replying to: dznj (Oct 19, 2009 5:38 pm)
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Replying to: jnjdennis (Oct 15, 2009 3:52 pm) I am sorry to hear that you have joined the club. Volvo has sworn over-and-over that the transmission problem was limited to the 2003 through 2005 models. They send they re-designed them and stopped getting them from GM in 2005. I guess not, now that the 2006's are getting up in years and mileage. Good luck with Volvo Cars of North America, we have one of the first 2003 XC90s and we are on our 5th transmission in under 90,000 miles. Our dealership (in Falls Church, VA) is the one that has gone to bat for us each time and Volvo has been useless, all talk and no action. Please keep us informed.
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