23rd Feb 2009, 23:46

Volvo XC90 T6 2004 (97K kms) my transmission service urgent message just came on tonight. I just had this in for the 96K service about 2 weeks ago, which wasn't cheap here in Toronto Canada. I have the extended warranty coverage, which thankfully I added, since it was a used vehicle when I picked it up. I'll see what the dealer says tomorrow. I'm guessing based on the shifting that it was trying to do, that a new transmission is on the horizon.

Jeff

26th Feb 2009, 11:33

Well, add me to the list of transmission service urgent, my car (XC90 2004 T6) is currently in the shop. They are supposed to be doing the software upgrade that several posting state 'do not work'. A new transmission - $6,000.00. My car is currently at 72,000 miles and all service at the same Volvo Dealer. Add me to class action, and I will contact Volvo, can we all say class action! CJ- Dallas, TX

3-20-09 after 3 visits, software upgrade at a reduced price, the dealer finally replaced the transmission, radiator at no cost. The information obtained from this site assisted me in getting the work completed for FREE!!! so yell, if you have too. this is a known problem and not one person should have to pay. CJ - Dallas, TX

27th Feb 2009, 08:25

For those of you that are interested in pursuing a class action suit, I've included contact information for a Robert Green of GREEN WELLING LLP, located in S.F. California.

They have successfully litigated a case for Audi TT customers with a defective electronic panel.

I cannot personally pursue this issue because I currently have no outstanding damages with Volvo -- since my aftermarket warranty covered the cost of this mess.

However, for those of you that want to make Volvo accountable -- now's your chance. I have provided this atty. with all of the background info from the following Web sites:

http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_69842.html (158 complaints here)

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm (over 70 here)

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f18a651 (171 here)

Please contact:

Robert Green

Robert S. Green [rsg@classcounsel.com]

GREEN WELLING LLP

595 Market Street, Suite 2750

San Francisco, CA 94105

Tel: (415) 477-6700

Fax: (415) 477-6710

www.classcounsel.com

28th Feb 2009, 03:42

I filed a lemon-law lawsuit in California with my 2001 V70XC a few years ago and won. This car was notorious for bad transmission problems during this year. Most manufacturers know the issues they have with their various models, and that's why they settle with these law firms.

I kept the car and they gave me a check for half the value of the car (12k) and the firm took 3k on top of that. The car was under a VIP extended warranty for 100k and so the transmission was replaced for free as well. Most states have Lemon-Laws now days -- however I believe this will not apply to a car that is out of warranty though. Lemon Law qualifiers in CA are 3-4 times in the shop for same issue or a certain amount of days in the shop for various issues.

Just thought that I would mention it.

6th Mar 2009, 13:39

I purchased a 2003 XC90 with 58,000 last month. I drove it for one week and was alerted there was a coolant leak. Took it back to the dealer and they replaced the coolant tank. I drove it for 5 days and my key would not turn the the engine over. It is currently having a chip in the steering wheel replaced and I asked them to check out the transmission as well. I noticed when I was parked on an incline facing down when I put the vehicle into reverse it would roll forward until I push the gas. This may be normal, but after coming across this site, I am worried I made a bad decision to buy this vehicle.

19th Mar 2009, 00:47

Thanks for all your postings; it saved me 5K. My 2003 XC90 T6 transmission failed at 70K. After contacting the Volvo customer representative - they covered the part costs and I ended with labor costs. Indeed the GM transmission is a problem for this trim and Volvo is aware of it. Overall it's a shame for Volvo, especially that the dealer does not offer any support in this matter (in the US - only bad experiences with the Volvo dealers). I will never buy Volvo again, not until they will be a stand alone company like old days. Good luck to everybody!

24th Mar 2009, 14:36

Another XC 90 Transmission story.

We have a 2004 XC 90 T-6 with 87,000 miles.

The dreaded transmission service urgent warning came on and I took to the dealer and got “the you have to replace the transmission and that will be $5,200 please”

I took some of the information from this forum and others and contacted the Volvo customer care line as another poster recommended and made sent an e-mail to the customer care center, called the customer care center and then spoke with then called and left a message with the dealer service manager.

After lunch the dealer service manger called me back and said Volvo would cover the cost of the transmission if I would pay the labor and misc. parts.

Bottom line this forum saved me the $2,700.

Thanks to all!

25th Mar 2009, 06:17

I also have a XC90T6 2004 in Thailand, and the transmission warning light came on about 54000KM's. Fortunately as it was covered under the warranty, it was replaced with no cost by Volvo.

30th Mar 2009, 14:04

My wonderful 2003 XC90 has been in the shop over 20 times since 2007 for issues related to a moan. Thank goodness I have a VIP warranty. The SUV has 45,000 miles and has been maintained. They have replaced, everything trying to fix the moan the SUV makes when you turn slow. Does anyone know a lawyer interested in this case?

JF in Dallas, TX.

2nd Apr 2009, 19:46

We are a Volvo XC90 T6 family. Bought it new in 2005. Thought it would be great - safe, stylish, comfortable, last forever - everything.

We were wrong. The vehicle is currently receiving its 3rd transmission and the mileage is under 100k! We are very disappointed with the vehicle and would not recommend one to to anyone else.

Before this last diagnosis, the "service transmission" light came on. We took it to the Volvo shop - answer was "mechanically sound but needs a software upgrade". We paid for the upgrade ($110) and a week later the same light came on. Back to the shop - this time the problem is a bad transmission - $6k cost to replace! The bright side - 2nd transmission replaced under warranty and the 3rd transmission being paid for by Volvo - the Volvo shop went to bat for us. Also, car has had numerous electronic problems.

Recommendations:

1. Do not buy XC90 2) Think carefully about buying any other new Volvo 3) Work with Volvo to get the work done at their expense.