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Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission
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What do you think?
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 ... Read More
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Re: Atention! Volvo XC90 transmission failures! [anonymous80]
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 ... Read More
Volvo XC 90 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2005 XC90 multiple problems [spina45rpm]
I have a 2004 XC 90 T-6. The original tires are Michelin MXV4 (i think that's right) Pilots. these tires are terrible. wore out very fast. The volvo is heavy and is AWD which makes them wear out even faster. I do mostly city driving too. I recently bought Michelin Primacy and like the way they fell so far. I have about 6K miles on them and no sign of wear ... Read More
Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission
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re: XC90 transmission issues [upsetatvolvo]
Mine is in the shop now. 2004 T6. Dealer called today and said it was all covered by Volvo at no cost to me. The car has 85k miles on it, out of warranty, and we are second owners of the unit. I do have a service record at the dealer, have an S40 that used to be financed by Volvo 5 years ago. Still, they covered everything. Very impressed! Call ... Read More
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2004 XC90 T6 - 84K Miles - Trans Service Urgent
Was unlucky enough to join the party this weekend... The Trans Service Urgent light appeared while my wife was driving home from work. I own another Volvo, and I have financed through VCF in the past. I am hoping that the Regional Rep for VNA takes these things into consideration as I am very skeptical about the "Good Will Program" until I hear back from the dealership. The woman with whom ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Volvo XC90 'Transmission Service Urgent' [lemon2004]
Thank you for sharing this. I bought my wife a 2004 T6 about 3 years ago. Our transmission went at 140,000 kms (about 86,000 miles), very similar to the timing of so many other posters in this forum. We were gutted as this is the car the family uses to drive the kids around, thinking it was the safest car on the road. But paying thousands for a new transmission is ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Volvo XC90 'Transmission Service Urgent' [leelanau7]
Why are you paying $4500. This is a patent DEFECT and this transmission should not need replacing anywhere near 100K or miles. This is not some CHEAP SUV...it retailed around 60K originally back in 2004-2005. This should be covered by Volvo of North America especially since it is under 1ooKmiles. Even now when you go to sell it it has depreciated so much you'd be lucky to get 10k in the ... Read More
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HELP - Re: sue [janmor2]
Hi Sue, hoping you can help confirming the age of your vehicle. I've just taken by 2004 XC90 T6 to Silverstone Volvo Doncaster (Australia) with 117,000 kms (as requested by Volvo Australia) and I've been told that because of the car's age there is no assistance avaiable. I've been quoted $6,500 for parts and $1,900 for labour, total cost $8,400. Seems we've got the same mileage car - what year is ... Read More
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Re: Need advice on my 2004 XC90 [hoosiervolvo]
I don't know if the transmission problem continued to the 2006's----if it did----and I think 2006 was the last year with the problem---the Volvo dealership absolutely fibbed about the transmission problem. I kept mine in perfect maintenance and did every inspection on time and it made no difference---the transmission was misbuilt for the car and maintaining it perfectly had nothing to do with it. Nothing. As stated---I was on my third ... Read More
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Re: Need advice on my 2004 XC90 [hoosiervolvo]
I have bad news for you. Volvo lied to you. Those XC 90's have a radiator problem that destroys the transmission. Mine was replaced a year ago at about 75,000 miles. You need to go back and challenge the lying guys at Volvo and get your money back from the dealer. Volvo knows about the problem but continues to stonewall!
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Re: Need advice on my 2004 XC90 [tostik]
I just bought a 2006 2.5t xc90 with 70,000 and am in love! Paid only $17k from a mazda dealership and had it inspected by a volvo dealership before I bought it. Volvo dealership said the 2.5t is bulletproof if you keep up with the maintenance.
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Re: Need advice on my 2004 XC90 [jpb610]
I own a 2006 2.5T xc90 with 70,000 miles, and it has been a great car. The 2.5T and all other volvo 5 cylinder engines have a great reputation for reliability and longevity. But 2006 was the last year for the 2.5T in the xc90. Most of the bugs were 'worked-out' on the xc90 by 2006. The v8 and 3.2 engines have turned out to be good engines--with good transmissions. The ... Read More
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Re: Need advice on my 2004 XC90 [jpb610]
As I pointed out on my 2004 XC 90, I was on my THIRD transmission buy 55,000 miles----. If the dealer is going to fix it at their cost---that's great----maybe Volvo is taking responsibility for selling a model with a faulty transmission that CAN'T be rectified as it was not designed properly, so they just keep putting new transmissions in. I had planned to keep my XC90 for a lot more ... Read More
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Need advice on my 2004 XC90
I need some advice. I have a 2004 XC90 T6 AWD with approximately 65,000 miles on it. I have been told by the service manager of my local Volvo dealer that Volvo would likely replace my transmission if it failed. I guess it's not guaranteed. Due to the uncertainty, I have thought about selling or trading it in. I like my SUV; however, I want to be prudent about it. Also, ... Read More
Volvo XC90 Entertainment System Questions
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Re: XC90 in car entertainment system - fitting instructions [elliott6]
Hello My name is Kyle and I am new to this site. Hi, I have just brought a 2004 Volvo xc90 and I have a problem with the DVD player. It is a genuine Volvo DVD player, I know this because it says on it Volvo for life". It also says 10 disc DVD/MP3/CD changer. I have put 10 DVDs in it, and changed the battery in the remote I know ... Read More
Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission
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re: XC90 Transmission [bmbibber]
Ow...so sorry to read what happened to you. I bought a new 2004 XC 90----and....by 50,000+ miles I was on my THIRD transmission (and I drive in the city---not off roading). Yes, the transmissions on the early XC 90's were absolute turkeys. I wanted to keep my XC 90 much longer than I did---but I knew the transmission problem would happen again so I was forced to sell it. I lost ... Read More
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re: XC90 Transmission
I just bought a certified pre-owned 2004 XC90 and within a month of owning it, the transmission went while I was driving down a major highway at night. Luckily, I didn't get into an accident (almost though). After further research, I found out Volvo had replaced the transmission at 50,000 miles with a rebuilt one while it was still under the certified pre-owned warranty. So this is now transmission # 3. ... Read More
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I hope this might give you guys some hope!
I might be in your number soon, as I have been looking at buying a 2004 Volvo XC90 T6 recently. Currently, I am waiting to hear back from the dealership who supposedly changed the transmission - I want a part number to see if it is the redesign or the rebuilt .. uh .. piece of garbage. But .. and the point of my post .. I also had a 2001 ... Read More
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Transmission Service Urgent at 103k miles....need tips!
Hello, I have an 2004 XC90 T6....and guess what.....this morning, at 103k miles, the Transmission Service Urgent message appeared. Up until this morning, the car had been driving fine. But today I noticed that "drive" didn't seem to engage right away, and then within minutes of that sensation, the message appeared. I came home, jumped online to google the problem and found you guys. Thank you!! I'll read through as many ... Read More
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2004 XC90 T6 Transmission died at 125,000KM(77Kmiles)
I had my XC90 T6 transmission completely stop working without any warning lights etc... @ 125KKms. Luckily we were only going 40km and could pull over as we lost complete power of this car. Bought this lemon at 97,000KM for $28,000 and have only put on roughly 27,000KM. Volvo CANADA said they are pleased to inform me they will pay for a new (refurbished in reality) transmission and all parts but ... Read More
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2004 T6 AWD XC90 failed transmission
Our tranmission finally failed at 79000 miles. We'd had a couple of incidents in the last year, but each were fixed quickly and we were sent on our way. I was actually somewhat relieved when the "Transmission Service Urgent" warning came on last Saturday (even though we were on the highway when it did. I knew we were driving a ticking timebomb and I wanted that new transmission!) We limped our ... Read More
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Re: 2004 XC90 T6 Transmission [shortystyle]
Do you have the contact information for the Volvo corporate rep you spoke with? Volvo is telling me that its going to be $6000 to replace my transmission.
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Re: sue [xc90volvomum]
Volvo has agreed to replace my 2004 XC90 T6 transmission at no cost, but the dealer is charging me $600 because he says it needs a new axle. There is nothing wrong with the current axle but I was told the replacment transmission is larger. Has anyone else had this issue? It makes little sense to me that I shoud have to pay.
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Re: 2004 Volvo XC90 [davekelly1]
Sorry I missed your reply. We dealt with Don Beyer Volvo in Northern Virginia. Good luck to you.
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Re: 2004 XC90 T6 Transmission [baffledtxn]
We also have a 2004 XC90 T6. At 73K miles, we received the Transmission Service Urgent light come on. We took it into Tom Wood Volvo in Indy. They hooked it up to the diagnostics and said that the code indicated that we would need a new transmission. As you can imagine, we were extremely nervous as a new transmission would be 6-7K. Not something the average person has handy... Our ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Volvo XC90 [deedeva]
Thank you so much for replying. Could you tell me the name of the dealership or the factory rep so that if I am denied 100% coverage I can advise them that I know they are picking and choosing whom they will cover? I am just sick over this whole thing. I completely agree that they should cover everything due to their lack of quality parts.
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Re: 2004 Volvo XC90 [davekelly1]
Volvo replaced our transmission (74,000 miles) last month in Virginia, and they did not request any service records. I'm not sure what difference service records make if they produced and installed a faulty transmission in our vehicles. You should not pay anything out of pocket. If you don't have luck with that dealership, try another or contact Volvo directly.
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2004 Volvo XC90
I have a 2004 Volvo XC90 T6 with 94,000 miles. Tranny just went out. AAA would only tow it to one of their approved shops which saw that the tranny fluid was black. Told me I need a new Transmission. I saw theses posts and decided to call Turner Volvo in Sacramento. The guy there told me Volvo will pay for the new transmission if it's under 100,000 mi and I ... Read More
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Re: 2004 XC90 T6 Transmission [stevew1614]
You have to be tough and hang in there. Eventually VOLVO should replace the transmission for free. If not, stay in touch with us and we will give other information.
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Re: 2004 XC90 T6 Transmission [stevew1614]
Sorry to hear of your problem. I think you are out of luck if this is your first tranny. However, I have heard that if you call VOLOVO USA corporate customer service and ask for BETTY and play the game as if you cannot afford this repair. Let her know that you know this is a problem with many Volovos. See if you can get anywhere. Good luck--I wish I could ... Read More
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Re: 2004 XC90 T6 Transmission [stevew1614]
My 2005 XC90 T6 Volvo had 128k miles when the 2nd transmission went out and Volvo reluctantly picked up the cost of the parts and charged me the warranty labor costs after I contacted Volvo Corporate service center at 1-800-458-1552. I can't remember who I spoke to but I remember someone on the forum suggested to ask for Betty as she is understanding. Do not initially tell them that your car ... Read More
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2004 XC90 T6 Transmission
6-19-2011 Taking a drive in my 2004 XC90 on fathers day and the transmission light comes on. Car has 124,000 miles. Is there a chance that I can get Volvo to cover cost? Any suggestions on how to proceed with the dealer. I have not called them yet.
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Re: 2004 XC90 T6 [jimddi]
Just got a call from the dealer - Volvo's picking up the entire bill for the transmission! Thanks to everybody on this thread, if I hadn't found this I'm not sure the dealer would have brought the issue to my attention. This is a huge relief, as I'm sure you can imagine! Thanks, Scott
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Re: 2004 XC90 T6 [srogala]
You need to fight it. Stay tuned into this blog and see what Volvo is doing for others. You need to get tough!
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Re: 2004 XC90 T6 [csilacci]
I've got a 2004 Volvo XC90 with 85,000 miles on it. The transmission went last week (it won't go forward, just in reverse) and the dealer in Dedham, MA is saying that it's going to cost $5200 to replace. If I'm reading this right, Volvo corporate is honoring no-cost replacements of these faulty transmissions? Transmissions going at 85,000 miles is a little ridiculous. Edit: Just to be clear, our's is not ... Read More
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2004 XC90 T6
I posted once before about my Volvo's transmission failing for the 2nd time. This time at 94K miles. It took over a week, but the Volvo warranty rep agreed to cover the cost of the $6K transmission. This is great as I wasn't prepared for that kind of expense. This is the second transmission in a vehicle that has had all it's required servicing and only has 94K miles. Though I ... Read More
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Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission: Should I pay for diagnostic test?
I have a 2004 with 67,500 miles on it and experienced 3rd gear slipping, a knocking noise and the transmission urgent message last weekend while out of town. I immediately dropped the car off as soon as they could take it. Of course, the extended warrantee expired a year ago and I was given the news that the transmission was shot. I was asked to consent to a $240 diagnostic test ... Read More
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New Transmission
My Transmission Service Urgent light came on at 73,000 miles in my 2004 XC90 T6 on Memorial Day weekend. We waited until Tuesday, and drove the car to Don Beyer Dulles in Virginia. They let us know 2 days later that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced but we waited another 2 days before they confirmed that Volvo would cover the repairs. We picked my car up on ... Read More
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What steps should I take... please?
I just purchased a used 2004 XC90 T6 with 90,256 miles (obviously before seeing all of these messages re failed transmissions). I drove it away from the used car dealership on Tuesday evening (5/24/2011) and drove it approximately 100 miles. On Friday, 5/27/2011, I was left stranded on the side of the road, because the transmission locked up and all of the transmission fluid was all over the road. I do ... Read More
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Very pleased with Volvo and dealership
I purchased a 2004 XC90 T6 new from Lyle Pearson Volvo in Boise, Idaho. At just over 60,000 miles the Transmission Service Urgent message came up. I contacted Matt, a service writer at Lyle Pearson to arrange diagnostics and delivered the car on May 16, 2011. I was advised on May 17th by Matt that Volvo and Lyle Pearson would cover 100% of cost of replacement. Matt called early the next ... Read More
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Re: It is true.... [tradez25]
This is interesting. I have just found out my 2004 XC90 needs a new transmission. I have asked my volvo dealer check with the factory to see if I can get this replaced after reading this and the class action. Is there anything else I can do to support this claim. Gerri
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2004 volvo xc90
just purchased a 2004 xc90 from dealer lot- transmision serv lgt came on after one day- been back to dealer twice still coming on- he says he will fix - i asked if he was sure it was not transmission- he said yes- what is the deal with a class action suit regarding the transmissions in this unit?
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Re: It is true.... [tradez25]
Just picked up my 2004 xc90 from Stillman Auto. My car had 99,984 miles and Volvo replaced my transmission for free. They also gave me a free loaner car. I was afraid that I would have to pay out big money, but they took care of everything, and never once tried to get any money out of me. I didn't even have to bring up the class action suit. The magic ... Read More
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Re: Volvo came up Short om the Transmission [baffledtxn]
The transmission on my 2004 T6 was replaced twice by the dealership, Don Beyer Volvo of Falls Church, Virginia, under my warranty and service contract. Don Beyer Volvo is a well regarded dealership in the DC area, where Volvos are as popular as BMWs. DBV is rated highly for both sales and service. High quality, similarly sized loaners are generally available, especially with reservations. Loaners are usually new cars, with a ... Read More
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Re: A FEW COMMENTS & A REQUEST FOR ADVICE [yurko]
I agree with the point about a class action. Whenever I hear the word, I think of the scene from the Jerk with Steve Martin's character writing numerous checks for One dollar and Nine Cents. Here is my dilemma. I have a 2004 XC90 T6 - I have consciously taken great care of the vehicle in an effort to maintain the high resale value that is prevalent with Volvo cars. I ... Read More
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2004 XC90@T6@Transmission@Slip
I bought the used car of production XC90 T6 in the middle of February this year in April, 2004. It was running K of the about 103,420 miles. The transmission of XC90 began to slip at about 500 miles. The former owner has exchanged transmissionradiator at 74,248 miles in January, 2009. I think that the exchange with the new article and breaking at 30,000 miles are abnormal. It brings it in ... Read More
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Re: Class Action Lawsuit [verot6]
Something must be changing with Volvo. Maybe it has something to do with this suit??? I have a 2004 xc90 T6. At almost 100,000 the transmission went out. I immediately got o line and started searching. Not happy with the results I found- I was one of many with the same problem and it looked lime I was going to be "&@!ed! To my surprise I called Volvo corporate, spoke with ... Read More
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Re: Does the 2004 Volvo XC90 5-cylinder have same transmission issues? [pvlaytchev]
I was greatly dissappointed in the Results I had with my Volvo XC90 T6. Essentially they covered 75% of the cost, no loaner car. My cost was 1684 or something like that. Volvo Customer Service Sent me a Rebate coupon that would send up to 250.00 for parts. You might want to call and see if you can get them to send you the same coupon. They sent the rebate quickly. ... Read More
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Re: Does the 2004 Volvo XC90 5-cylinder have same transmission issues? [oldjim3]
I have heard the same - the only one with such problems is the XC90T6. The V8 and the 5 cylinder cars seem to be spared from this kind of problems.
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Re: Does the 2004 Volvo XC90 5-cylinder have same transmission issues? [chesapeake4]
It appears that you never received a reply. My understanding is that the 5-cylinder model has a completely different drive train, from engine to rear axle. The problem GM transmission is only in the T6.
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Re: Volvo came up Short om the Transmission [imissmy850r]
Here I go again....another transmission is needed on my 2005 XC90. My car was new when I purchased it in late 2004 and serviced by the Volvo in (Richardson, TX) now Volvo of Dallas Dealership. My 1st transmission went out at 76k miles in Aug/Sept 2009. The dealership claimed that my transmission they replaced at 100% was a new transmission. I am now at 128k miles with roughly 52k miles on ... Read More
Cracked Volvo XC90 Engine
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XC90 Engine Block Crack
[cross-posting from swedespeed] I have a 2004 XC90 T6 with 83k miles. I bought the car new at Smothers European in Santa Rosa, Ca, using the European Delivery program. The car has always been serviced at Smothers according to the schedule (at least once every 7.5k mi) and I've always followed their repair and maintenance recommendations. We hit a first glitch at 60k, when the head gasket developed an unexpected leak; ... Read More
Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission
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Avoid the 2004 XC90 T6 like the black plague!!!
So I have owned this truck for 1 year and 3 months. I purchased it at 109,000Km. Thats about 65,000 miles. Thank God I purchased a full extended warranty for this truck. Here is why : After 5000km of owning it : DCM Differential control module (2500$) TCM Transmission control module (850$) Instrument cluster (1280$) ECM Engine controle module (1650$) All needed to be changed. The truck was basically turning itself ... Read More
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Volvo XC90 Transmission Failure
I purchased a 2004 Volvo XC90 T6 new and have had it serviced at the dealer regularly. My transmission failed at 83,000 miles. Volvo covered the entire cost of replacing the transmission, oil cooler and radiator. My dealer Weiss Brentwood Volvo in St Louis, MO facilitated the entire transaction. I brought the car in for repair not knowing of this common problem and the dealer contacted Volvo imediately to resolve, I ... Read More
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Volvo XC90 Tranny
In the spirit of being fair, Volvo replaced our THIRD tranny 100%. It took 7 business days to get the verdict but they paid for everything. Keep in mind we bought the 2004 XC 90 brand new and have had it serviced at the same dealer ever since. Why it took this long for them to agree to completely cover parts and labor is difficult to fathom. (first one was covered ... Read More
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Does the 2004 Volvo XC90 5-cylinder have same transmission issues?
I'd love a little advice! My husband is on deployment, and I'm trying to deal with our car issues with a rather limited auto knowledge. We had a 2005 XC90 with the bad T6 engine - we loved the vehicle, but I don't need to be dealing with transmission issues. I just traded it in as the transmission was starting to give me major problems, and the warranty was almost up. ... Read More
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Volvo N.A terrible customer service
VOLVO COMPLAINT I have a 2004 Volvo XC90 that I purchased new through the overseas delivery program. My family chose this car for it's supposed safety and reliability. Along with other problems that needed attention in the first 50,000 miles, my main issue has been the transmission(s) on this car. At approximately 52K miles, the XC90 1st generation transmission went bad and had to be replaced. Fortunately, the Carlsen Volvo (Palo ... Read More
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5 Cylinder vs 6 Cylinder
I am about to pull the trigger on a 2004 XC90 w/ the T6 tranny. Looks like this has a very high percentage rate of failure. I currently have a 2003 5 cylinder w/ 105K miles that I got used at 65K. No problems really except 2 tie rods & now my radiator is "stuck" on full blast. I was hoping to get into a new XC90 w/ lower mileage but ... Read More
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Re: Volvo Australia contact please ? [xc90volvomum]
I own a 2004 Volvo XC90 AWD and I am currently going on two years now with it's fourth new transmission. It first went out right after the warranty expired with a little over 36,000 miles. I wont go into details here but I wanted to share what one woman in the USA has done to get Volvos attention. It worked for her. Check out her Youtube video series with this ... Read More
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Re: 2004 XC90 60K [xc90_60k]
Yep, just bought my 2004 T6 from a corner lot 45 days ago. Transmission failure the other day - 89,000 miles, Took it to the large local Volvo dealer and guess what!? Volvo is paying for the brand new transmission, radiator etc. 100% including labor. I'm so happy!!! This dealer has won me over as new customer. After this, I'll be servicing my 2004 XC90 with them.
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2004 XC90 60K
To all I like many here thought I was stuck with an out of warranty Volvo and even had my car towed to a transmission shop. After doing an internet search as an almost afterthought I followed the advice here and went to my dealership and politely explained my situation and acknowledged I had ceased to use the dealer for service. To my pleasant surprise I was provided a new transmission ... Read More
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XC90 Transmission - Volvo wake up your brand is going to be punished
Greetings to all. I add my name to the shockingly long list of XC90 customers that feel completely shafted with their purchase and ownership of the "top of the line" Volvo. Just this week my 2004 XC90, with just 87,000 KM (45k miles) had its transmission without warning go out. The dealer here in Spain has offered me 4k EUR for the car "as is" or I can fix it for ... Read More
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XC90 Transmission problems
After reading hundreds of posts on various sites about the XC90 and transmission failures, I decided to share our experiences with our XC90. We purchased a 2004 XC90 T-6 AWD used from a dealer in 2005. Thankfully we decided to spend the extra money and purchase an extended warranty to cover all maintenance up to 110,000 miles. We have had 2 axles, motor mounts, fuel pump, sun roof leaks and as ... Read More
Volvo XC90 Lights and Headlights
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volvo xc90 headlight failure problems
My volvo xc90 has for 6+ months now intermittently displayed a warning with a "low beam bulb failure" message. However, each time I ask a mechanic to check this out, I am told that all the lights are working just fine. A few weeks ago, while driving at night and trying to use my high beams (the only time I actually turn on my headlights to operate even my low beams), ... Read More
Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission
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Volvo xc90 Transmission
I used to love Volvo, but now I don't know. My 2004 with 82000 mile had had nothing but problems. Brakes, tyrods, struts and now my transmission is gone. I called Volvo and the guy said because i bought it used, I didn't buy it at a volvo dealer and because I didn't do my maintnence at a volvo dealer, he pretty much said I was on my own. I also ... Read More
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My Transmission Failure
I too am having the problems with the 2004 XC90. I bought this for my wife in April, before I left for Iraq ,as it was supposed to be a great family car and we needed the room for our upcoming baby. Unfortunately about 2 months later the transmission started crapping out. I contacted Volvo NA, even though we are in Germany, since the vehicle was purchased through Military Car Sales. ... Read More
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Re: XC90 Transmission Failure [kschnitz]
I have a 2004 XC90 (93,0000 miles) that has given us intermittent transmission problems over the last 2 years. The dealership had not been able to replicate the problem until recently. We were out of town in a torrential rain storm and on our way home, the car would not shift out of 3rd gear. We finally gunned the engine and it shifted and we made our way home. The dealership ... Read More
Volvo XC 90 Maintenance and Repair
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My XC90 Experience
I wanted to provide (just for reference) an account of my experience with our XC90 over the past 5 years. Overall we have been very pleased with the XC90 and wanted to provide our real world experience. 2005 XC90 2.5T purchased in November 2004. Currently have 115k miles. Car is used in city traffic and early in its life was also used for road trips. But you can see that we ... Read More
Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission
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Re: Two Transmissions Already in my 2004 XC90 starting at only 15,000 K
I bought a brand new 2004 Volvo XC 90 and my first transmission crapped out at only 15,000 miles. So I got a brand new transmission. And then....at 35,000 miles that one crapped out again. Once again, a new transmission. I only have 51,000 miles on my car now but my extended warranty is going to end next year and it's already paid for one transmission. Bottom line....I traded in the ... Read More
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Re: XC90 Transmission Failure [hhay26]
Hi Heather & Laura The exact same thing happened with my 2004 XC90 at about the same time except we are the other side of the world in australia. Did you have any luck with your complaint to Volvo? I am not happy as today on the way to its 105 000km service the "Transmission Service Urgent" went on again and I nearly had a car ride into the back of ... Read More
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XC90 Transmission Failure
I am Heather Hayslett and I have a 2004 Volvo XC90. I love my SUV and am considering purchasing a newer model. I was driving my SUV 2 days ago and the vehicle seemed to get stuck in 3rd gear and would not accelerate. It eventually caught gear and was followed by a dashboard message of "Transmission Service Urgent". I drove and parked the SUV at my mothers home immediately. The ... Read More
Volvo XC 90 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Timing belt replacement for 2004 XC90? [volvomax]
I have a 2004 Volvo XC90 and the dealership is telling me that I should have the timing belt replaced at a cost of $850. I have about 110,000 miles on it and they have said it should be replaced at 105,000. My question is, is it safe to go outside of the Volvo dealership to any other repair business to have the work done and probably save a great deal ... Read More
Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission
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Replacement transmission failure?
My dealer recently replaced my 2004 XC90 T6 transmission, radiator, and transmission cooler for a cost of $9,000. The car had 54,000 miles on it. I had no extended warranty. I was told that the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission cooler. That's what caused the transmission failure (metal filings were seen). I was also told that there have been a number of reasons that these transmissions have failed. The radiator ... Read More
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Re: XC90 T6 Trans Prob [niccolew]
I am in bend OR. I just had to have my tranny radiator and connecting parts replaced. I called volvo NW and they told me to talk to the service manager and have them contact them if they do not help you. Volvo NW will have a rep contact the dealer. I only had to pay a 600 "deductable". My car is a 2004 xc90 t6 with 86000. Good luck, if ... Read More
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Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [jacostello]
I wish I had seen this blog when I had to replace my 2005 XC90 T6 transmission. I did not take it to the dealership because of the cost and because it was out of warranty (72,000 miles). My volvo now has 90,000 miles and still shifts incorrectly, gets stuck in drive, which makes me force it into neutral (when stopped) so that I can then shift it in either park ... Read More
Volvo XC 90 Maintenance and Repair
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extended warranty - yes or no?
Hey - Happily still have a XC90 - 2004 - 64,000 miles on it - realizing i will be keeping it a few more years Trying to decide if I should buy an extended warranty for 3 yrs, 36k miles, to get me to 100k Dealer in Atlanta quoted me full coverage at about $2300 Any suggestions out there from all you educated Volvo owners?!?! thx mucho, lynn
Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission
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update xc90 transmission
I just got my xc90 back from the dealer with a new tranny, radiator and connecting parts. I just had to pay a $600 "deductable" Just to let everyone know, I had just bought the car from a used car dealer and the tranny died 3 weeks later. I thought there was no way volvo would pay for it. I called my local dealer and at first they said they had ... Read More
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Re: XC90 Rear Differential [csg5]
Hi - I am new to this, and somehow could not find if anyone responded to your request for extended warranty info. I have a 2004 XC90 - 64k miles, and I too am thinking about buying an ext warranty. Any luck with advice? Volvo dealership quoted me yesterday a full coverage for $2422 - 3 yr, 36k, with $250 deductible . Sounds high, but I am not up on this ... Read More
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Re: Class action against Volvo regarding T6 [dcxplant]
Sign me up for a Class Action!!! We purchased two 2004 XC90s and both have needed new transmissions. The first was covered under warrenty but the second car was not and the dealer fully acknowledges the large amount of transmission failures. Then top it off with the $750 bill just to diagnose the problem and then gave us a $10,000 estimate to repair. Since then I have been inquiring; if you ... Read More
Volvo XC90 Lights and Headlights
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Re: xc90 2004 [mrow]
Hy. Headlights XC90 goes out.. Seems to be a common problem - I just got it too.. Most of the time after I start the engine my left headlight goes out after 5 sec. Can you please tell me the part number so I can order the repair kit without facing the same problem like you with the Volvo dealer. Many thanks.
Volvo XC90 T6 Transmission
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Volvo Australia contact please ?
G'day from WA! Yesterday (NYE) the wife's 2004 XC90's transmission gave up the ghost and on her first call to Barbagello Volvo they said it was likely it would require a new box - $8000 and a two week wait. Pretty severe over the phone diagnosis for a problem that doesn't exist. Could xc90volvomum or agitlits post details of their contact within Volvo Australia to start talking about getting some "good ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Volvo XC90 T6 Tranny Toast [tazandbiggun]
Hi Rob, I can only tell you what I did here in the States and you can make a decision/or do some research and see if there are corresponding type folks in Germany. 1. File a complaint on line with Volvo 2. File a complaint with the NTSB online 3. File a complaint with the Attorney General 4. File a complaint with Consumer Protection These worked for myself and approximately 11 ... Read More
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2004 Volvo XC90 T6 Tranny Toast
I am an Air Force member stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. I bought this US spec XC90 from the original owner on 30 Oct 07 who was also stationed here. The XC90 was purchased in the States. The original owner had the transmission replaced in Germany at ~64,000 miles. The 2nd transmission just failed after 33,000 miles and 2.5 years. The German Volvo dealer quoted me ~ 4,500 euro to replace it, ... Read More
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Re: Laws65 made her email public today [verot6]
Hello Lisa, I'm reading about all the problems xc90 owners are having and I'm afraid that I might fall into their nightmare. So I would like to prepare myself. I have downloaded all the recalls from safecar.gov on the xc90 and I would like the info or contact person at Volvo USA corp. I would like to tip my hat to you and mr Green for all the help you have ... Read More
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XC90 transmission problems
My service transmission urgent light came on 3 days ago. After reading all of the messages on this site and others, I was very discouraged. I have a 2004 Volvo XC90 with 97,300 miles. I bought the car 2 1/2 years ago. It was pre-owned when I bought it. My husband towed it to the nearest dealership 2 1/2 hours away today, and was told it would need a new transmission ... Read More
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Re: 2004, XC90 T6 [premach]
Hi, I'm in the USA, Ct. to be exact, so I'm not sure if all my tactics will work for you. I would still reach out to the National Transportation Safety Board, and Volvo complaints on line. As stated by many others, as well as myself, Volvo is doing "Good Will" gestures of either full tranny payment or partial-anything is better than nothing at all. Good luck and keep us all ... Read More
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Re: 2004, XC90 T6 [wasagabeach]
Hi There, I bought a 2005 XC90-T6 last December, now it's down with the tranny problem. I am in Oakville, Ontario. Volvo dealer quoted me $7500 for a new tranny. Can you please give me the details of your mechanic in your area.
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Re: 2004 xc90 transmission [luvmyvolvo]
dawn, i have a 2001xc70 that has had transmission issues that goes way back. :D i wanted to learn more about "goodwill " agreement ..option. how it applies and to what.. do you have any ideas where to learn about it ? is it with volvo north america directly or specifically your dealer. by the way, i'm in virginia beach, va
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Re: xc90 T6 Volvo sounds
i get shivers reading some of these posts. i test drove an 2004 xc90 T6 today. drove nice except when i went to park it. i turned hard to the right and heard a clunking sound. I then felt the steering was shifting and somewhat loose. Anyone know about these problems? i love the car but sounds like potential trouble.
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Re: 2004 xc90 transmission [dawn28]
Atlanta, here. Northpoint Volvo in Roswell is where I bought my 2004, XC90 AWD and have usually had it serviced there. I got the dreaded light last June at 59K. Went to the guys (not Volvo) that I have serviced for me over the years (because they were closest when this happened) and they told me that I would have to go to Volvo. Volvo said that I needed a new ... Read More
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2004 xc90 transmission
Well, my Volvo xc90 T6 with 76,000 km on it has started leaking ATF. The Volvo dealership either did not notice it or decided to ignore it at 75,000 km service. I went to an independent Volvo mechanic who told me it appears to be the gasket. I will have to replace the gasket and ATF. I'm worried now that the ATF is going to be replaced my transmission will die ... Read More
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2004 xc90 transmission
New to the forum. Transmission slipping & jerking pretty bad. Checked messages and saw the Transmission Service Urgent. Stopped by local Volvo, BMW, Mercedes shop (not dealer) this morning. He says to change fluid & filter then see what happens. I just started reading the forum. Any advise on what to do?? Anyone from Atlanta area??? Nally has service my car in the past. Have not had many problems. I bought ... Read More
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New Transmission X2
I bought my 2004 XC90 from my son. It has 70,000 miles on it. Volvo put in a new transmission on 03/31/08. That transmission has less than 20,000 miles on it. It is now toast. I called Volvo and they estimate the cost at "at least" $6700, thank you very much. I also own a 2007 C70 Volvo convertible which has had some problems. It has fewer than 20,000 miles on ... Read More
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Re: XC90 Transmission Volvo doing the right thing! [XC90broknheart]
No I do not work for Volvo! I do own a 2004 XC90 from day1. I did need a transmission out of warranty and Volvo took care of it 100%. Volvo takes care of owners who buy new and service at their retailers. Why should Volvo help a customer who buys a used car from and Independent and does not service at it's retailers.. Goodwill is meant for loyal customers. Also, ... Read More
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Re: Are you kidding, Volvo hasn't begun to make good! [mpmoore]
Hi, mpmoore. I totally empathize with you on the hassles you've had. There's no excuse for that. As for being owed "$10,000 in lost and unreliable use", only you know the true value of that. However, your reasoning on the trade-in value escapes me. You say you paid "well north of $50K" for your 2004 XC90 T6. When you traded it in, you say you "received $7,500 in trade in. I ... Read More
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Are you kidding, Volvo hasn't begun to make good!
I purchased my T6 XC90 in 2004 for well north of $50k it gave me years of unreliable transportation and literally months where it sat in the dealers shop unusable to me (no they did not provide a loaner or pick up my rental car bill). When I had enough and went to trade it in--the value was zero...yes $0.00... unless the new transmission was put it in. Volvo did cover ... Read More
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Re: XC90 Transmission Failure 2006[jnjdennis] [bertsxc90]
Well yesterday my wife got the Dreaded "Transmission service Urgent" message. Since I had just had my 2004 XC90 T6 68k miles in the Dealer for some minor work and Oil Change, I knew it had to be something very out of the ordinary. I read thru dozens of post here and elsewhere and was prepared for the worst. I called Volvo to see if they would open a case before ... Read More
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Re: XC90 transmission failure [recall5]
Hello recall5. Count me in on the no cost recall transmission fix. I too have a 2004, XC90 T6 AWD. Bought it used 1 yr ago at 94K. Now it's at 126K and what a lot of trips to the dealer and a local mechanic who knows and works with Volvo cars,suvs etc. Recently my daughter called me from 1 hr. away and said the "transmission in need of urgent service" ... Read More
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Transmission Woes!!!
Hi to all. I have just spent the last hour reading all these messages about this dreaded transmission. I never would have thought that a volvo, a brand that prides itself on durable vehicles would allow something like this. My wife is the proud owner of a 2004 T6 XC90 and the "Urgent-Service Transmission" light just came on about two days ago while she was picking up our children from school. ... Read More
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ANOTHER VOLVO XC90 T6 Tranny problem
Greeetings all, very thankful to have a forum like this one to share the pain. Purchased new 2004 xc90 in Dec2003. Loved the car. Had to replace the transmission under warranty at ~36k mi. Now has 73k & needs another one. A car shouldn't be needing a new tran, let alone now a 3rd. After some delay, Volvo agreed to replace the tran, but nothing else (cooling lines, etc.. as they ... Read More
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