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#538 of 900 XC90 Transmission Failure by hhay26

May 03, 2010 (9:29 am)

I am Heather Hayslett and I have a 2004 Volvo XC90. I love my SUV and am considering purchasing a newer model. I was driving my SUV 2 days ago and the vehicle seemed to get stuck in 3rd gear and would not accelerate. It eventually caught gear and was followed by a dashboard message of "Transmission Service Urgent". I drove and parked the SUV at my mother’s home immediately. The next morning I cranked the vehicle up, the service light was gone and I drove the car home with no issues. A few hours later, I drove the SUV to run an errand and the vehicle began to respond in the same manner as it did before and the service message returned. I decided to try and make it back to my mother’s home, which was nearby and park it. While stopped at an intersection the car would not move. I pressed the gas repeatedly and car would not accelerate. I put my hazard lights on and cut the vehicle off. Once I restarted, it moved into 1st gear but would not shift any further. After a series of cutting the engine off and on repeatedly, I was able to make it to my destination, which was about 2 miles away. I noticed on your site that other complaintents, from the U.S., Australia, and Canada received repair and service at no cost to them after contacting their local Volvo dealership as well as the Volvo customer care line. I have proceeded with my complaint in the same manner. I contacted my local dealership and i;m waiting for a response. I

#539 of 900 XC-90 Transmission bites the dust by bobvo

May 07, 2010 (12:51 pm)

I have a 2005 XC-90 with 118,0000 miles. The idiot lights went on and said get immediately for service. Had it flatbedded to dealership. Service man said the code indicated transmision problem. He said needed to spend $4500 for complete installation of transmission. You know this car has had clangin and hesitation for a year. You tell the service people this and they of course can't find a problem until its now to late. Why would I want to spend $4500 for a new transmittion. The car is compromised. I can't believe these transmissions are any good. Service man says they will talk to Volvo, maybe they will give me an allowance since we service our car routinely. Yeah right. Anybody got any information for me, Thanks
 
Bob

#540 of 900 Re: XC-90 Transmission bites the dust [bobvo] by joeiwms

May 07, 2010 (1:12 pm)

Replying to: bobvo (May 07, 2010 12:51 pm)
Yes, definitely keep up with talking to Volvo corporate. I have a 2005 xc90 with over 100,000 miles and had the same problem with my car. They paid for all of it but $1000. I was grateful because I was quoted $6500. So don't give up. I'm sure they will help out.

#541 of 900 Re: XC90 T6 Trans Prob [sadaboutxc90] by brucem01

May 09, 2010 (1:51 am)

Replying to: sadaboutxc90 (Mar 26, 2010 6:13 pm)
Hay sadabout, I just bought a 2004 xc90 t6 from Lithia in medford. All the post have now left me scared. It has 65000 miles and runs beautifully at this time (5 hrs into it)
Do you think I need to return this thing now (as in its a ticking time bomb) or do you think its worth keeping. I did by an extended warranty with the purchase.
Any input would be grateful

#542 of 900 Re: XC90 Transmission Failure [hhay26] by laura66

May 11, 2010 (8:45 am)

Replying to: hhay26 (May 03, 2010 9:29 am)
Heather,
The EXACT same situation happened with my 04 XC90. My car is currently in the shop awaiting a response from Volvo, as to whether or not they are going to provide some assistance with the cost of replacing the new transmission. I had all 4 of my kids in the car at the time, and was nearly hit from behind, when my car failed to accelerate at the traffic light.
Good Luck
Laura

#543 of 900 Re: XC90 Transmission Failure [laura66] by volvonogood

May 11, 2010 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: laura66 (May 11, 2010 8:45 am)
Just took my wife car in today tranny went. 04 xc90 T6 . Almost got hit from behind when i was on my way to the dealer. Car would not accelerate had to pull over real quick because a truck was behind. Waiting on a response too. She is pretty upset she really like the car. Wanted to buy her a BMW X5 but that's what she liked. Because it's rated for safety and seats seven. It proves today that it's far from being safe.
 
ps. They wanted to charge me almost $7000 to replace it.

#544 of 900 Re: XC90 Transmission Failure [volvonogood] by klk52

May 12, 2010 (10:18 am)

Replying to: volvonogood (May 11, 2010 7:03 pm)
Dropped off my 04 XC90 yesterday at the dealer. Received a call from the dealer that Volvo was taking care of the Transmission and also a new Radiator. No fuss, No hassles. I bought this car used 2 years ago because I thought it would be a reliable car that would last. I love the car and am glad that Volvo sees there is a problem and is taking care of it.

#545 of 900 Re: XC90 Transmission Failure [klk52] by volvonogood

May 12, 2010 (12:54 pm)

Replying to: klk52 (May 12, 2010 10:18 am)
They are trying to tell me that they will only cover a third of the cost.

#546 of 900 Same car, now tie rod ends?? by laws65

May 12, 2010 (3:53 pm)

Hi Everyone,
 
So, I'm one of the many unfortunate masses that is on my second transmission. I'm now being told I need new tie rod ends, this on a 2005? I thought I had seen some posts where other XC90 owners had major front end issues. Any of you still out there?
 
Lisa

#547 of 900 Re: XC90 T6 Trans Prob [sadaboutxc90] by badxc90

May 14, 2010 (3:28 pm)

Replying to: sadaboutxc90 (Mar 26, 2010 6:13 pm)
My 2nd transmission just went out on my 101000 mile XC90. first one was covered under the extended warranty plan and this one is about 1000 miles over. Dealer wants 7500.00 to replace would you happen to have contact infor for Volvo NW??

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