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Fell Apart
JohnD, 01/05/2009
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Until two months ago, I'd agree with the other posts - great car, despite price, some quality issues, and constant new tires. Then we hit 75,000 miles and the car fell apart. New suspension. New transmission. New power steering rack. New fuel pump. New fuel sensors (stalled on interstate twice!). Went to Consumer Reports and saw the bad news - as this car ages, the reliability ratings get blacker and blacker, and we haven't even gotten to the "drive train" and "electrical system" black-dot problems. I loved this car and now can't drive it across town without worrying that the wheels will fall off.
XC headache
Lincoln Millstein, 10/26/2002
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
From Day 1,I have had a vibration at high speeds (50 plus) with my XC. The Volvo field rep said it probably was a defective axle. He also recommended that I get my car serviced at another dealer, saying that my dealer had a sub-par service dept. The second dealer changed all four tires and declared the problem solved. Except that I still have a vibration. I called the field rep back, but he doesn't return my call. Meanwhile I have made three calls to customer service at 1- 800-458-1552 and got no follow-up. Finally, Volvo told me to take up the issue with the second dealer. I am in the process of researching the lemon laws in New York.
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Worst vehicle I have ever owned.
supra727, 04/20/2011
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
My parents and I have all have this model Volvo. We have all had to put thousands of dollars into them since we bought them. My parents bought theirs brand new. I purchased mine used. Everything from transmission problems to cosmetic and computer issues. We have had it all. The only thing I will give this car is that its good in the snow with a great pair of winter tires. I will never ever buy another Volvo. Trading this car in next week for a Lexus is 250 awd :) Can't wait for this money pit to be out of my driveway.
80K and still in love with this wagon...
stan, 10/08/2006
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This wagon is still tight after 80k miles, trips through snowbound Sierras and summer deserts. A new set of scorpion tires at 50K (a perfectly matched tire for this car, BTW) is the only repair or replacement required so far. Very unassuming at stoplights, this car is low on the police radar, but punch the accelerator and see what happens when the turbo kicks in...
Good Used car
Bruce, 05/25/2009
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought an Ocean Race. We have seen alot of front-end work. Ball joints, springs, struts, cv axles - had to be replaced. Fit & Finish is decent. Engine timing belt, coolant sensor, plugs, and transmission must be maintained. Right angle gear - watch the oil and seals -- Expensive to replace!!! We need a good car for family of four. Volvo seems to imply Big $ at mechanic shops. Do all the work myself, save maintenance $. New xc70 are over-priced..