18th Jun 2010, 03:47

Thanks people. I nearly made the mistake of buying an XC90, and just thought I'd do a bit of research before I bought; lucky I did...

25th Jun 2010, 20:19

I am the guy from Perú, and I've just received a call from my Volvo dealer. They agreed to pay 40% of parts and 100% of work. So for the $10,000 repair (change of transmission), now I'm gonna pay $2,200.

I'm gonna take it.

6th Jul 2010, 08:10

May 2010,Russia, Moscow.

Same story, tranny said goodbye at 131000 km. Volvo dealer (Major) said 8500$! Volvo asked for VIN then said nothing (completely nothing).

Going to rebuild by myself : (

29th Jul 2010, 21:30

Hello all.

I have no issue with the transmission yet. I own 2005 T6 AWD that just had a rear hub issue.

I had discovered this site searching for how to's on the subject.

After reading the comments about the transmission issues, I have called the dealer; service rep told me that Volvo Canada would replace the unit free of charge if anything happens.

Good luck to all.

2nd Aug 2010, 09:19

I am in the process of buying a Volvo XC90.

After reviewing everyone comments, I have high reservations to move forward with the purchase. I have never heard that Volvo had issues, they always had a great safety reputation. Why has Volvo headquarters not taken action. Is this a problem with a specific year of models, or is this problem consistant with later year models?

Please help, is it worth investing on the car above?

7th Aug 2010, 12:18

The T6 among other 6 cylinders has a problem. The newer ones, 3.2 I was told, do not.

Like I said, no issues yet, but we are approaching 80K, so will see.

The newer ones get the new 6 speed trannies.

26th Aug 2010, 06:01

I've got a Volvo T6 XC90 2003 model which I bought in 2005.

In April 2008 I had a similar problem "transmission service urgent". It was towed in to a Volvo "approved" workshop, which set me back R25OOO (South African rands) for a refurbished transmission.

Last month (July), it was taken in for 200000 kms service. When it was delivered back, I was told the light came off, again! I am told it will cost about R50000 for a new transmission as the refurbished one is just outside the 12 months warranty!

In January this year I had the engine and the turbos replaced for new ones which cost R76000 due to loss of water. One of the main water pipes came loose!

Now I have a car with two new turbos, a new engine, and standing due to a busted tranny!

12th Sep 2010, 14:14

My Volvo XC90 2.5t quit on me at 110,000 miles. I like many others have been a Volvo fan, had the 760 Turbo from the 80's which I experienced the turbo blowing out, which they fixed later that year. I also had the Volvo 240, 1984 a reliable workhorse no complaints. Finally they came up with an SUV, I couldn't wait, now I am profoundly disappointed.

24th Sep 2010, 14:12

I'm at a loss... 2003 XC90 with 88k. Previous owner said it needed brakes. Actually, the brake line was leaking into the manifold... $5k. Now, axle bad plus other small stuff, $3200. I like the car. But, if I can't rely on it and feel safe, the whole point of buying the car, I need to consider selling it... how do I sell a car, I don't believe in? I owe 10k on it? HELP! Apparently, the previous owner had to get a new transmission, he "forgot" to tell me, I guess. I still have one year warranty on it, thankfully. I should dump it, huh? Please email me with advice: bessfamily4@juno.com

24th Oct 2010, 15:13

Guys I own a 2004 S80 with the T6 motor and the GM trans. I bought the car at roughly 70,000 miles two years ago, based on a super clean one owner Car Fax. Sure enough, shortly after it started to act up. I have in the two years of ownership replaced the following.

Both front lower control arms.

All struts and mounts around the car.

Front ball joints.

Sway bar and tie rods (multiple alignments also for the above).

Coils.

Turbo control valve.

Paint issues with chipping and flaking.

Now here is the kicker. The car has 128,000 miles on it, as I only drive it for work, which is all highway miles. The other day, while coming to a red light, my car slams to a stop while slowing down. I freak, and was like did a rotor lock up or something? Turns out I sat there for a few seconds, and when I attempted to pull away, I hear faint grinding. Take it to my mechanic and he drops the trans pan; sure enough, there is a ton of metal flakes all over the magnet. Not a few flakes, packed about 1" high square!

No warning, no slippage, no lights, nothing and now the tranny is gone. I am the second owner, and never received any recall info on this car at all. I really was thinking about trading my wife's Durango on a Volvo Cross Country, but now will most likely never buy another Volvo again after reading proof that Volvo has admitted to a faulty transmission, but not putting out a recall or repair. I have always bought American and thought that the foreign cars were built much better; turns out these are NOT? What gives?

The other thing that gets me is why does Volvo call our fluid lifetime? Do they NOT want mechanics draining or flushing the transmissions, knowing they would find and diagnose even more cars sooner? Also before warranties run out? Ever wonder or ponder that question? Our blood in our bodies recycles every so many days. Nothing is "lifetime", especially something man made!

Volvo should stand behind their issues. I'm very upset about this. I have no intentions of sinking $5,000 into this car, as I feel I've sunk enough money into it.

10th Nov 2010, 22:56

Highway driven automobile.

I am so disappointed, but I am not going to take this laying/lying down. I have had 3 Volvos in the past 10 years. I took my Volvo to the dealership today. In the state of Tennessee. I am a person that knows a little bit about cars. The dealer told me he thinks my Volvo XC TC needs a transmission at a cost of 7330.00. I told him to go ahead and check it out. I will go on to say I am very resourceful. I told the dealer to call me tomorrow and let me know what they discovered in their diagnosis. Then I waited an hour, called back, and asked for the cost of parts separate from labor. I let the dealer know that I have a wholesaler where I may be able to get the parts, that advised me that is where the dealers get their parts. I have purchased parts from this parts dealer before. They are on the internet. Specialize in foreign cars.

Anyway, I told the dealer there is no way I am paying 7330.00 for a car with only 122,000 miles. This not my first rodeo with Volvo; I had 3 Volvos, one with over 200,000 miles on it, still running at 22 years old. My mechanic told me to get rid of it. Volvos are great when built and designed for safety. I want this repair done at no cost to me. I am taking all the documentation to the dealer, and if he does not agree to fix all the recalls for free, I will be contacting my new acquaintance. Let's just say Volvo has a VP that I was blessed to come in contact with. I will be calling him. I will also call a very good law firm if I have to pay for this transmission, and they can have a independent mechanic inspect the car. I am very assertive. I troubleshoot for a living.