2002 Volvo V70: complete transmission failure

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 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 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.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · NC

Transmission began slipping around 90,000 miles. Changing from 2nd to 3rd was a pressurized build up resulting in a lunge forward or bucking of vehicle. Several times trying to get across traffic lanes almost resulted in near crash due to transmission not changing gear. Putting car in gear resulted in a bucking forward or lunge. Volvo advised a new transmission but advised us of a computer download that might fix the problem. After the download the car drove great for about three weeks. Then it began again. When on a trip the jerking in changing was so violent the gas line was forced loose from the fuel filter causing a stall in traffic. Fortunately we were able to push the car out of traffic and waited for a mechanic to arrive to re-install the line to the filter. Volvo dealer was about three miles down the road but refused to come out stating too much going on and that they could help but would wait until the next day since so close to 5 pm. Independent mechanic came to help. A new trans was installed but with less than 5000 miles the problem seems to be coming back. Also the brake booster went out. A failed recalled part left us stranded when we first bought the car and we paid the towing fees to volvo.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · TX

Volvo reluctantly released us from our lease a couple of months ago. Our first volvo experienced electrical and transmission problems. They put us in another volvo which experienced transmission problems as well. After repeated attempts on volvo of dallas' part to repair our car they finally replaced the transmission however the new transmission was not performing properly either when volvo released us from the lease. The dealership, area/regional directors, and volvo corporation practiced poor business etiquette on all accounts in our opinion. They did release us from our lease however, refused to reimburse us for our initial $5000.00 down payment. Our entire volvo experience disgusted us so that we chose not to endure the lengthly process of a law suit. We just wanted to drive a safe, dependable, reliable vehicle that fit our families needs. Too much to ask from volvo! It is a shame because when we got into our volvo we planned on being volvo customers "for life." good luck.