2004 Volvo XC70: transmission slipping

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 186,000 miles · CT

This complaint is for a 2004 volvo xc70. This car has some serious problems with its various modules. When driving on a busy interstate highway, the car jerked as if the transmission was slipping. After this a warning light stating "brake failure; pull over safely" illuminated. Car went into limp mode while on the highway in fast-moving traffic. Got car to a parking lot and waited about 30 minutes. Car started and I was able to drive it home, although being about 50 miles away. Car went in to limp more again during drive and lost all dash indicators, including turn signals, speedometer and odometer. Light for "check engine" was illuminated. After mechanic reset codes, he stated that it might be the ECM or TCM. I sent off the ECM for diagnosis and it came back without any errors. I then sent off the TCM and learned that it needed repair. After receiving the repaired TCM unit, we re-installed and car drove for a couple of days. I took the car for a 6-hour round trip drive this past weekend and had one incident of the jerking, but without any other issues. After letting the car sit in the drive for around 20 minutes, I tried starting it only to get another "check engine" light and inoperable dash indicators (speedometer, odometer, turn signals, etc.). Took the car to a volvo dealership today for a diagnosis. They stated that there was no contact occurring with their computer diagnostic system. They recommended a replacement of the cem as a first step with no guarantee that the problem resides in the that module. That part installed is over $1,100. This is my fifth volvo, and undoubtedly, the worst yet. I am considering junking it and leaving volvo in my proverbial rear view. It is astounding that volvo has not offered a recall as this is clearly a safety hazard. Perhaps it takes people dying for car companies to own up to faulty building.

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · NY

Noticed a severe change for the worse in the handling characteristics of my volvo xc 70 awd vehicle. Lost awd capability, confirmed by front wheels slipping in light snow. Dealer inspection identified failed angle gear and coupler, repair price $2500.00 not covered under warranty. Owner replaced angle gear with rebuild unit from salvage and a new coupler.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · PA

Complaint centers on a 2004 volvo xc70. After a minimal amount of online research, I find that there are many owners with similar problems. Recently, after driving vehicle past initial "warm-up" stage an electronic anomaly occurs at random intervals, at speeds ranging from 1 - 65 MPH. The anomaly always involves a sudden "jolt" as if the transmission slipped, and is also characterized by various other electronic occurrences. These can include "left rear door open" light, all interior lights illuminating, driver's seat heater turning on, "SRS airbag" urgent message, "brake failure" notification, and loss of all dashboard instrumentation including lights and turn signals. Any one of these occurrences are an immediate attention-grabber while behind the wheel and create a situation detrimental to safe vehicle operation. This particular vehicle is now at an authorized volvo dealer for the second time (had to be towed the first time) for the same problem. Dealership performed software update first visit which did not fix problem. Now dealership thinks it may be central electronics module, a $1000+ fix, which may or may not correct the problem.

Filed Dec 21, 2010 · Transmission · 57,544 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc70. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when the transmission slipped. The failure persisted for approximately four months before the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure and the dealer replaced the transmission. She then contacted the manufacturer and they were willing to take the liability for a portion of the repair costs. The failure mileage was 57,544 and the current mileage was 59,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2010 · Transmission · 74,190 miles · LA

Shaking of vehicle, clunking and slipping of transmission. Transmission failed. Transmission replaced with factory remanufactured unit..

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · TN

Automatic transmission slippage, date is ongoing.