2001 Volvo V70: complete transmission failure

Filed May 28, 2015 · Engine · 113,000 miles · WA

Transmission has had problems for about three years. We were traveling on the hwy and the car started shaking, then stopped. We had to have it towed to our mechanic. Needs new transmission and alternator which would cost more than it is worth. Our mechanic has seen a number of 2001s with problematic transmissions. We are very disappointed in volvo for not fixing this problem. Now this beautiful car is sitting in our driveway unused.

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle erroneously shifted into neutral and then returned to drive independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 178,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the transmission failed. The transmission service required light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the transmission needed replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed May 3, 2012 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · ME

I had just purchased my 2001 volvo v70 used from a reputable dealer when my wife noticed that the transmission would occasionally "slip" in and out of gear. I did not drive the car very often, so I did not experience the problem for another month or so. When you take you foot off the gas to coast or slow down for a turn the transmission completely disengages. When you push on the gas expecting to continue to keep going the engine revs - because there is no transmission engaged- and then suddenly "slams' back into gear. This condition has been with us now for several years. The car has been to the volvo shop twice and they claimed there were no codes showing up on their test equipment...and by the way that'll be another $300! I've learned to baby the car, and drive with this dangerous condition because I know a new transmission for this car would cost more than the car is worth. After checking with edmuds, I have come to realize there are dozens if not hundreds of people out there with the exact same problem as mine, and volvo appears to either be clueless, or not willing to do anything about it. My car has been acting this way since I purchased it with only 70,000 miles.

Filed Dec 26, 2011 · Transmission · 51,003 miles · AE

I am now the owner of a 2001 volvo v70 t5. I bought the car from its original owner. The car has had the automatic transmission replaced 2 times by the original owner and now I am forced to replace the transmission as well. We (original owner and myself) have had the volvo recommended software updates, fluid flushing, and still we have been forced to change three transmissions. I have spoken with numerous volvo mechanics and they have informed me that they are aware that their is a problem but volvo is offering to do nothing to fix it. I am in the us army and stationed in germany, I have spoken to the volvo mechanics here in germany and they have informed me that they can replace the transmission for 4100 euro but that they will offer no warranty as volvo knows it is a problem. The first transmission was replaced at 51000 miles, the second at 128567 and now again I must do it at 203000. At what point will the federal safety agency step up to protect us as the consumer? I have scanned the message boards and forums online and there are huge complaint pools with everyone having the same issue with the transmission. I have called volvo na 18 times and am yet to talk to a person. Their system routes you to a dead end and then hangs up. I have even gone the route of calling volvo in gothenburg sweden and they at least talked to me. I was told that since my car was manufactured while volvo was owned by ford that they (volvo) are not responsible.

Filed Nov 1, 2011 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · CA

Automatic transmission issue. At approximately 75,000 miles, shifting between gear 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 is accompanied by high rpms into neutral before engaging gear. Results in a hard shift when gear engages. Initial dealer solution was software downloads. When problem persisted and a "transmission service required" message began displaying, the dealer solution is to replace the transmission at a cost of $7500 with no explanation of what the actual underlying problem is. This is very similar to numerous complaints in the federal safety agency database and other web-based volvo forums.

Filed Jul 31, 2011 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

I have a 2001 volvo v70 with 110,000 miles. The transmission has been slipping for the last 2 years. Last week the car was barely drivable. My volvo mechanic states that the transmission needs to be replaced (approx. $4700). I have heard of many other volvo owners having the same problem.

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · CA

Driving 25 MPH going through the toll booth on the freeway, afterwards accelerating and immediately noticed transmission slip as the RPM gage went up and beyond 6,000 RPM. There was no sign leading up to the slipping. Afterwards I continued to drive for another 25 miles, stopped to check under the hood to see what happened. Nothing to do except drive home. The transmission continued to slip upon acceleration. The traffic began to stop and go for many miles. The transmission at some point after stopping wouldn't engage into any gear. I was unable move the car out of the fast lane. Called aaa for a tow truck and the chp. The car was towed to a volvo repair facility where it was inspected. I was told that the transmission needed to be replaced by a new one or a rebuilt transmission, which in either case would cost in excess of $5,000. Transmission service was performed on this car 3-4 months prior to this incident. There was never any indication that the transmission was failing in this car. There were no warning lights or notices on the dash board to indicate a problem with the transmission. The vehicle is in a repair facility awaiting my decision to either replace the transmission or donate the car.

Filed Jan 28, 2011 · Transmission · 87,184 miles · NJ

Volvo v70 transmission failure for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 model years.

Filed Sep 21, 2010 · Transmission · 139,000 miles · OK

Automatic transmission on 2001 volvo v70 2.4t - transmission service required light is on, check engine warning light is on, as well as orange exclamation. Also no delayed shifts. Got the feeling this should be a recall item. While stopped at a light or stop sign I hear the transmission ?falling out of place? And shortly after the gas pedal is applied the transmission grabs with a hard slam/audible clunking noise but for a second you have no control of vehicle and if on a hill it rolls a little bit before transmission kicks in. No accidents yet, but I fear driving it at all, since the slip could result in total loss of power to the wheels while the automatic transmission shifts. I have told the service technicians at volvo in tulsa, ok about this issue, but they have not resolved the problem. Their advice is to purchase a new car on trade-in or spend $5,000 on a new transmission. This should not be happening to volvo even at 140,000 miles. I firmly believe the problem is a potentially deadly one in that it could happen to anyone at anytime and anywhere in stop and go traffic. Now the vehicle's electronic climate control is dead (no power to it) and the same service technicians at the same dealer now tells me it needs to be replaced for $1400. The sunroof also has a mind of its own and works whenever it wants. Sounds like a lot of electric issues at the same time which leads me to believe it is not a transmission problem but a computer/electric issue.

Filed Mar 19, 2009 · Acceleration · 95,000 miles · GA

My 2001 volvo v70t has been lunging forward during low-speed driving maneuvers and has had vehicle hesitation upon acceleration. The dealership, nalley volvo in atlanta has had my car for almost a month. Volvo was involved in a lawsuit which LED to a recall .recall campaign number:06v441000. My car received the software upgrade a few years ago but my symptoms are exactly what the recall was for. Volvo and dealer ship said until they receive a hard code they wont do anything except replace transmission or trade in my car for new one. Upon research I found many others having the same issue even car going into limp mode and also had the software update. I shouldn't have to wait until my car goes into limp mode while traveling on the interstate for volvo to fix this defect.

Filed Nov 24, 2008 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · SC

Transmission began slipping at about 80,000 miles. Replaced transmission last year, now jerks at 3rd gear. 92,000 miles.