18th Dec 2008, 19:58

...another one in the club.

XC90 T6 2004

49K on the odometer.

Rebuild required.

Luckily, the garage will offer a 3 year/50K warranty on the job.

Can only recommend to find a transmission place instead of an overpriced Volvo shop.

Doesn't change the fact that class action would be the right thing.

21st Dec 2008, 19:31

Add me to the list of failed T6 transmissions. 2005 XC90 T6 with 99,000+ miles.

Philadelphia, PA

Sasha Lee Peters.

22nd Dec 2008, 10:29

Anyone on this forum savvy enough to create a XC90 transmission failure web page? I think that we need to start trying to capture exactly how many Volvo customers are dealing with this problem.

I don't know how to create a Web page, but I do know how to publicize it!

30th Dec 2008, 20:50

Thank you to everyone who has told their unfortunate stories. On my way home from work today I saw a beautiful 2004 X90 T6 in a used car dealer lot. My plan was to buy my wife a news year gift!! I have owned five Volvos in the past. 240 thru S-70. You probably saved my life and my check book.

I am ALL DONE with Volvo vehicles. On my way to the BMW dealer this weekend!! Thanks again.

2nd Jan 2009, 21:36

Unfortunately you can add me to this list. I have a 2003 XC90 T6 AWD with 86,000 miles that I bought used about two years ago. Just had the transmission check urgent message show up today. I have taken it to a third party shop to have it checked out. I am not optimistic about what I am going to hear from them after reading all the posts on this site. Sounds like I may be able to take it to a dealership to at least have them take on some of the cost. I would like to just thank everyone for sharing their stories.

3rd Jan 2009, 13:28

My husband and I had a 90,000 mile service done on Saturday, Dec 27th on our 2003 XC90 - and let our dealer, where we purchased the vehicle and have had all of our services done on time, know that we would be driving from No. VA to Boston on the 29th and wanted to make sure we would be safe for the trip. We paid $1400 for the service, brakes and a new engine mount brace.

On New Year's Eve in a major snowstorm, the Transmission Service Urgent light appeared. We are told we need to replace the transmission and the radiator because radiator fluid and transmission fluid have been intermixing. The quote was $7,000 for both. We were not aware of any problems with the engine - just the light warning us. We drove a rental car back to Virginia...

11th Jan 2009, 15:30

My story is like many of the above. I took my 03 T6 XC90 in for 60k service around the first of the year. I had them check out a clicking noise I was hearing around the front left wheel. Besides the $500.00 for the 60K service I ended up paying $2,000.00 for a broken engine mount, new brakes (third time replaced) and replaced left front axle. The axle was replaced because of Transmission fluid contamination. They then performed a transmission fluid exchange. Little over a week later I get the "Service Transmission Urgent" warning. They now tell me I need to pay $6,000.00 to get it fixed. I told then to stop all work until I have time to figure this out. I am so glad I found this site, I'll be prepared tomorrow when I talk to them!

12th Jan 2009, 01:53

My '04 XC90 T6 failed at 45,000 miles after being at the dealer for a factory service and transmission fluid flush ($400) two days prior. The car slipped out of gear in the parking lot and as we rolled home (0.5 miles) the urgent engine light came on as we parked. Luckily, we had purchased the extended warranty (100k or 10 yrs) which covered everything. The dealer stated that coolant had leaked into the transmission and both the radiator and transmission were replaced. I assume the transmission was a factory rebuild just as faulty as the first. Volvo still says they can't find the problem causing the leaking fluid.

I've also had the cd changer replaced, the rear seat cable, am on my 3rd set of tires (stay away from pirelli scorpions), the car smells like mildew when it rains (can't find source), and I've spent a fortune on brake pads and rotors (probably replace a set every 10,000 miles).

My family has owed 5 volvos and only this car and my mom's '02 S40 have had major engine issues. Our previous station wagons had over 180,000 miles before they got wrecked.

12th Jan 2009, 15:59

‘03, XC90 with 77,284. Here is my update from three posts back:

Dealer called today and sure enough, the transmission needs replaced. Dealer quote for parts and service are just over $6000.00. When asked if I could appeal this to someone, the service advisor kindly relayed the 1-800 Volvo number.

I talked to a kind man today and reported my problem (s) as detailed above. He asked for the VIN, mileage and Dealer info. He explained about the regional service rep. and that we would be contacted in 1-2 days. Nothing was promised nor denied.

I started the conversation with "I'm not happy today, and it's because of my Volvo." I stressed that the two reasons we bought the vehicle were reliability and safety. Ten days out of warranty and my T6 XC90 fails. If I were Volvo, I would fix or replace and keep me as a customer.

I will report Volvo's decision when it occurs.

14th Jan 2009, 12:03

‘03, XC90 with 77,284 Another update. My call to Volvo Customer service was two days ago. I received a call today from my friendly service advisor. He told me that Volvo analyzed my situation and they offered to cover the parts. He related that the cost of the parts were actually the bulk of the bill totaling around $4,000. I will be responsible for around $2000.

I said yes.

My goal, repair and trade. I'll give the dealer a chance to give me a good trade value and a deal on another (Non-T6).

19th Jan 2009, 15:28

Another failed transmission story for the 2003 XC90. Volvo replaced the transmission last year while under warranty. The Urgent Trans light is on again but the warranty is out. I've been fighting with Volvo on the A/C for the last 4 years and it still doesn't work. They say it's my problem now that the warranty is expired. I'm sure I'll get the same response when I take it in today for the transmission. I've had my XC90 in the shop over 20 times in the last 4 years. I've never owned a vehicle that needed the brakes and tires replaced so often. I've had problems with the radio/CD player and the navigation system. Not to mention all of the engine problems. I spent 40 grand on junk. I'll never buy another.