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Replying to: rathi60 (Nov 10, 2008 12:13 pm) |
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Replying to: rathi60 (Nov 10, 2008 12:13 pm) |
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Replying to: rathi60 (Nov 10, 2008 12:13 pm) |
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Replying to: rathi60 (Nov 10, 2008 12:13 pm) |
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The transmission on our 2004 T6 just failed at 80k miles--transmission slippage resulting in griding metal occurred after the reoccurance of a persistent false computer message warning of "Urgent Check Air Bags". For the past two years we have had persistent false computer warnings--most typically "Urgent Check Air Bags" but occassionaly others. The dealer has had the car for weeks on end, reset the system, replaced software, removed inspection panels and chased wiring without solving the issue for longer than 2-3 weeks at a time. The Volvo service manager explained that the problem with the computer electronics is almost impossible to solve because all of the systems are net worked resulting in a failure in one module triggering failures in the others. Another non-Volvo service manager I spoke with speculated that the transmission and computer issues may be related. Unlike their predecessors modern transmissions are highly "wired" in order to manage all of the information and controls associated with AWD. The significance of the relationship--relative to warranty coverage is important. I reported the faulty computer issues well before the car was our of warranty--if this same faulty system was mismanaging control of the transmission it is, in my mind, further evidence that Volvo needs to step up and make this right. There should be a recall on both systems and should do everything necessary to make the owners financially whole. Like many who have posted I have had all scheduled maintenance performed by the dealer where I purchased the car new. The car has also experieced many of the other problems described--rear wheel bearings at 45k, brakes, etc. Also like many others we purchased this car "For Life" it is an SUV that has never seen off of a paved road and used as the primary car for my wife taking our children to and from. I now have a car which cost close to $50K--which isn't fully paid off--and is in essence totaled due to a failed transmission. If Volvo of America is going to continue to hide from this problem they should at least change their slogan to, "Volvo for Life or Four Years" which ever comes first. |
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Amen, we just got our transmission replaced (86k miles), Volvo picked up the part, but we had to pay the $2,000 to install it. Not more than 2 months later, the transmission seems to have seized up, will not go into Drive (just happened).
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Replying to: jcorsillo (Nov 11, 2008 12:39 pm) |
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Replying to: rathi60 (Nov 10, 2008 12:13 pm) |
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Replying to: dcxplant (Apr 27, 2008 7:55 am) No help from the dealership either. : I will write a letter to Volvo. Thanks for the address. Have you gotten a good repair deal? And, yes, this will be my last Volvo.  Buy american!
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I have a 2004 XC90 T6 with 67,000 miles on it. At 61,000 miles the transmission went out while on a road trip. I subsequently found out that this year and model has a design flaw. That flaw being that the engine with the turbo puts to much torque on the 4 speed transmission. At that time the tran was replaced. At 67,000 miles I have to replace the tran again. I have spoken to Volvo Customer Service, but did not get a boost of confidence from them. Has anyone else had the same problem?
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