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#857 of 900 Re: Atention! Volvo XC90 transmission failures! [anonymous80] by anonymous80

Jan 31, 2012 (5:07 pm)

Replying to: anonymous80 (Jan 24, 2012 1:53 pm)
Extremely pissed off right now.
A week ago, I took my XC90 T6 (2004) in to a local Volco service because of the transmission failure. They put new tranny, radiator, etc and the Volvo covered it. No cost paid out of my pocket.
So why am I pissed off?
Immediately I picked up my car on Friday (right before they closed), I felt the power steering was really heavy, felt like it lacked a power steering fluid. I returned to the service center, but they were closed, so I left them a message informing a problem.
Next day, I took the car to a local engine oil shop, but they said it was not the lack of fluid.
Now I just got a call from the Volvo service (where my car is currently in), they said it will cost me about $300 to fix the power steering problem.
 
I went to fix the tranny problem, and, while the car's tranny was fixed, it came back with a new problem. The local Volvo service said this new issue does not have anything to do with a transmission replacement.
I am not buying it!!! What do you think?

#858 of 900 Re: 2005 Volvo XC90 'Transmission Service Urgent' [lemon2004] by petesp78

Feb 09, 2012 (4:15 pm)

Replying to: lemon2004 (Dec 09, 2011 9:32 pm)
this is true my wife just bought an 05 xc90 with 83000 miles two weeks later the transmission service urgent light came on. I called volvo and they said to bring it in when i did they gave me a loner car and said they would call me that night. they did and they said that volvo would cover the cost of a new transmission, trans cooler, all hoses, radiator, and they also found that the left axle was bad so they replaced that as well. they also gave us a two year unlimited mile warranty on their work. so call volvo they know its an ongoing problem and will fix it.

#859 of 900 What do you think? by coopber

Feb 10, 2012 (6:29 pm)

My transmission light came on at 140,000 miles. I have a 2004 XC90. This will be my 3rd transmission. I took it to the certified Volvo service shop that I have been going to for the last 5 years. I was told the codes were for the transmission. I then went to a transmission specialist who thoroughly checked my car and said it was my transmission and everything else on my car was in excellent condition. I took it to Volvo. They said my transmission is fine but I was missing some computer software upgrades. I asked the about the radiator (because of this site). They said they weren't aware of a connection between the radiator and transmission but would look into it. I had also talked to another Volvo service staff at another dealership who told me that I would need another radiator because my radiator wasn't changed with the other two transmissions. The Volvo service dealer called me back and confirmed that my transmission was fine and it was just a computer upgrade but they are going to give me a new radiator for free because they noticed a leak. This is fishy to me. This is the same dealer who didn't want to get me a new transmission 3 years ago because I don't service my car there. What do you think?

#860 of 900 Re: What do you think? [coopber] by oldjim3

Feb 10, 2012 (7:45 pm)

Replying to: coopber (Feb 10, 2012 6:29 pm)
As a XC90 owner who has experienced the loss and replacement of one of these transmissions, I offer the following:
 
The dealers response certainly does sound "fishey" but you have left out some important details that need to be considered in your situation. For example, who replaced the transmission the first two times. If in either case it was not Volvo, I doubt that you have a claim against them.
 
It does sound as if the current dealer is trying to cover his "a**" by replacing the radiator he should have replaced in the first place. The replacement of the radiator is mandatory in the case of 2003-2005 XC90 Defective Transmissions. A failed transmission leaves metallic residue in the transmission cooling system which can only be effectively removed by total replacement of the radiator and associated lines. A failed radiator is very unlikely to cause a Transmission Service Fault Light to be triggered. In my opinion, if the radiator was not replaced in conjunction with your original failure it is likely the reason you have had additional failures, and it is highly likely that you have had another transmission fail.
 
Assuming you have had all the transmission replacements performed by Volvo, I believe you have a very good argument for them to fully take care of you now. Be advised however, that the budget for these "good will" replacements is allocated on a District basis and if your area has had a large number of claims it may take a very strong argument to be successful.
 
You should also be aware that many of the Volvo owners who had this transmission replaced have experienced a significant loss of gas mileage because of the modified shifting pattern. Volvo has revised the software for the new transmission multiple times and each time it appears that the gas mileage has gone down as they attempt to reduce the torque forces on the unit.
 
Good Luck,

#861 of 900 Re: What do you think? [oldjim3] by lemon2004

Feb 10, 2012 (8:45 pm)

Replying to: oldjim3 (Feb 10, 2012 7:45 pm)
Wow I never knew about the gas mileage but it makes sense as my car does not shift like it use to and drives like a tank...I have also noticed the gas consumption is greater than before. I think I'll be getting rid of this car this spring if possible. I feel for all those who have had 2-4 transmissions put in...what a disgrace to Volvo for not recalling it and fixing it properly. Yes the radiator and lines are a must so make sure you ask for it when you have the work done everyone!!!

#862 of 900 My dream car is a nighmare by 2ndtimearound

Feb 20, 2012 (11:48 am)

This is my 4th Volvo, I guess some people never learn. I didn't have any warning lights come on just some slipping. My first tranny was at 48,700 and still under the warranty. After taking it to 2 repair shops, I was told to keep an eye for messages! $400 dollars later I drove the car home. Now it's back at the Volvo shop being diagnosed. We need to start a class action suit in the West coast!! Enough is enough!
DON'T WE HAVE ANY ATTORNEYS OUT THERE? HELP!!

#863 of 900 Happy customer by 2ndtimearound

Feb 29, 2012 (9:25 pm)

I posted a message about my XC90 on 2/20/12 not knowing what the outcome was going to be.
I am happy to report that my Volvo was repaired at Modesto Volvo where it was towed at no cost to me. I was totally ready to fight to the end, but I didn't have to. I am not sure if I am going to keep it, now that I know people are on their 3rd and 4th.

#864 of 900 not so happy after all by 2ndtimearound

Mar 04, 2012 (4:48 pm)

I wrote messages 862 and 863 and now I am waiting to the tow truck to once again pick up my 05 xc90 and tow it to European Volvo in Modesto, CA. Picked up my Volvo Tuesday Feb 28, 2012 and drove it a total of 100 miles. It started howling and not shifting. I turned it off and now it won't run at all. There was no charges to me for the 2nd transmission and everything else they installed but no Warranty either. I am very discouraged and doubt if I buy another Volvo ever.
I will keep everyone informed to the next chapter of the piece of junk I now own.

#865 of 900 Re: Rebuilt Transmission [xc90_2nd_owner] by rcwhite66

Mar 26, 2012 (10:03 pm)

Replying to: xc90_2nd_owner (Jan 05, 2012 12:37 pm)
I too am the second owner of an XC90 T6 who had to have transmission rebuilt 16 months ago at 68,000 miles but radiator was not replaced. Now, at 85,000 miles I am starting to hear knocking sounds. I plan to contact Volvo, North America and make strong case that they need to stand behind their product. Hopefully if enough customers with the same problem come forward, they will need to fix these inferior transmissions.

#866 of 900 Re: Atention! Volvo XC90 transmission failures! [anonymous80] by mattn1

Apr 14, 2012 (1:30 pm)

Replying to: anonymous80 (Jan 31, 2012 5:07 pm)
How did you get Volvo to pay for this??? I am having my done at a local certified mechanic shop b/c the volvo dealership would not pay for it and they wanted to charge about 7K...the other mechanic will charge 4.5K for a rebuilt one...
 
please let me know..
 
thanks
Matt

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