Used 2004 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A) Consumer Reviews
Used XC90 for sale
Huge Transmission Problems
dancingbear3, Oakland, CA, 07/09/2011
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
58 of 60 people found this review helpful
We loved our 2004 T6 until yesterday when we had to be towed from Lake Tahoe to a Sacramento Volvo Dealer ( 109 miles ). Two different dealers told me this model has a huge transmission problem. There is talk of a law suit on the discussion board as so many owners have had problems. To be fair, some of the owners got full replacement including trnsmission, lines and radiator (around $7000 n). We'll see how it goes ...
2004 Volvo XC90 Transmission Issues
FIOSWA, 12/01/2010
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
86 of 90 people found this review helpful
I have an 04 Volvo XC90 and had the bad experience of the Transmission Service Urgent light coming on and the vehicle putting itself into "limp mode" to stop further damage. Of all the blogs I read after this happened, most of them had negative outcomes as far as support from Volvo. I had a great experience and wanted to share that Volvo covered 100% of my damages. I am getting a new transmission, new radiator and new lines installed. I called Volvo's customer service line. I was assigned a customer care rep that was extremely pleasant and helpful. She worked with the Volvo dealer and I had a response in 2 hours of the 100% coverage including the diagnostic fee. Volvo: 1-800-458-1552
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Too many problems dont buy
bob458, Phoenix, AZ, 11/04/2011
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
37 of 38 people found this review helpful
Bought a used xc90 from volvo. We have averaged a new problem every 2000 miles. Including a breakdown leaving my pregnant wife stranded and now flickering headlights that cant be fixed despite visits to the dealership and throwing money at it. (computers and modules are next on the list) It would be nice if the dealership looked like they knew how to fix what is apparantly a common problem on their vehicles... So its going to be traded in with a 6 mth loss of 5-6k. Looks pretty but its not engineered well nor built well - certainly not the volvos of old.
2004 XC90 T6
Andy, 01/03/2007
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
45 of 47 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used in 2006 for my wife. It is a great family suv. My wife does not like large vehicles and the XC90 has been an easy adjustment for her, It drives more like a car than truck or big SUV. The pros of the XC90 are a good ride, good handling, and a comfortable interior. The cons of this vehicle are poor fuel economy (16mpg city 21mpg hwy) combined with a small gas tank. The range on the XC90 is about 300-350 miles.
Excellent vehicle!!
Shiloh51933 , Corona, NY, 05/13/2020
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
The 2004 Volvo XC90 T6 is a gorgeous vehicle and one of the nicest driving experiences you'll ever have. We love this vehicle inside and outside. If your looking to purchase the "T6" model you need to look into the service records of the Transmission. The 2.9liter twin turbocharged 6 cylinder has a lot of torque and horsepower. The weight of the vehicle with that power puts a lot of stress on the transmission. So I'd check to see if the ATF was serviced at a "Volvo Dealership" every 25,000 miles. I would check to see if the transmission had any repairs or if it was ever replaced. Also the front/rear differential oil should be serviced immediately as preventive maintenance, the diff's are often overlooked. Any turbocharged engine should get frequent oil changes to assist with cooling of the actual turbocharger.