2002 Volvo V70 transmission problems

Filed Nov 5, 2012 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that he attempted to accelerate and the vehicle failed to move. The contact stated that he was on a hill and coasted to his house and parked his vehicle for a year. The vehicle was eventually taken to the dealer for inspection they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2012 · Transmission · 147,000 miles · CT

1st indication of transmission failures. Multiple issues since. No possible fix other than replacement @ approximately $4000.00 .

Filed Jan 17, 2012 · Transmission · 126,549 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the transmission hesitated excessively and the warning indicator began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 126,549. Updated 02/22/12*lj the dealer replaced the transmission. Updated 03/12/12

Filed Oct 28, 2011 · Transmission · 77,854 miles · AK

Shifting became rough. Then transmission would thud in and out of gear repeatedly while driving. At 40 MPH the vehicle shifts up and down and can't decide what gear to be in. Between 35pmh-40mph it thuds in and out of gears.

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Transmission · MA

This car has been well cared since we got it at the day one. All schedule maintenance have been done at a volvo dealer. We have spend over $7000 on repairs and maintenance over the years. But its transmission started to slip since feb 2011 when there was only 100,000 miles on it. We took it to the dealer. They suggested a transmission fluid change. We followed their suggestion as we always did. But that did not resolved the problem. The transmission still does not work properly. We took it to the dealer again this oct, and the dealer said the transmission fluid was all black. Along with the problem we meet, they conclude the transmission is about to die, and the one fix is to replace with a new one which will cost $4500! We would expect the transmission of a well-care volvo would last longer than 100,000 miles. As I did some research on internet, I found many 99-02 volvo owners have the similar unfortunate issue. I would like the federal safety agency look into this issue, and initiate a recall on transmission of 2002 volvo v70.

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · SC

Vehicle lunges forward from second to third gear and "bangs" into gear from second to first gear. Took the vehicle to volvo dealership and had a software update. A mechanic test drove the vehicle afterwards and we were told the transmission needed to be replaced. Mileage was 132,00. Visited a local mechanic and he said he had serviced several volvo s60 and v70 models of the 2001~2002 model year and had found that several had experienced the same problem with only a transmission replacement to resolve the issue. I have checked many volvo forums and can not believe how many stories there are of these cars with the same problem. Volvo...this is a legitimate problem.

Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated the vehicle started changing gears and began to jerk with force. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the transmission failed. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 140,000. Updated 07/20/11*lj updated 08/01/11

Filed Apr 19, 2011 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated when the vehicle shifted into drive there was a delay before it would accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a software upgrade but that did not remedy problem. A transmission mechanic confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that this was a known failure and was concerned since the manufacturer was unable to rectify the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2011 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. The contact stated that the vehicle would independently switch gears and remain stuck in third gear. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact that the vehicle was not repairable and if he was to replace the transmission, the failure would recur. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 130,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2010 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · CA

Improper shift of automatic transmission from reverse to drive and in certain slowing down condition which cause car to lurch (slow down as in making a right/left turn). Dealer first stated that problem was with onboard software, now saying the car needs a new transmission. Internet search concludes that this is not an isolated condition.