2004 Volvo XC90: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 106,530 miles · WA

While driving 70 MPH on I-5 we heard a loud thump in the engine compartment and we suddenly went to about 25 MPH all of our electronic systems shut down, there was an extremely loud grinding sound for approx. 2-3 seconds. Now I think my transmission is damaged and the electronics system shuts down pretty frequently. I am totally disappointed to read that this has happened to numerous other families. Thank god no one has died from this.....this is very irresponsible and negligent from a reputable auto company. Is it going to take someone or family to get seriously injured or die before they acknowledge this very serious issue. Its time for someone to be accountable for this.

Filed Nov 11, 2009 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · IL

2004 volvo xc90 t6 transmission failures. Alarmingly high rate of premature failures at sub-hundred thousand miles. My personal vehicle failed at 72,xxx miles with my wife and 4 daughters in the car leaving them stranded at an intersection. Dealer replaced the transmission at a cost of nearly $5000. Research shows surprisingly high numbers of failures. Volvo admits problem with transmission but fails to issue recall and placates only the "squeaky wheels" with full or partial refunds. Refused my repeated requests for refund but promised to replace "next failure" at half off parts and labor.

Filed Mar 18, 2009 · Transmission · 69,791 miles · CA

Car started making a loud, metal grinding sound while pulling out of a shopping center parking lot. No previous problems or failures. No service code. Brought car to dealer and confirmed my fear it was the transmission. Only 69,000 miles on car. I've been aware of transmission problems on xc90's. I even have a neighbor who had to replace the transmission on his 2004 xc90. Have always had volvos, but this is the last one. Volvo no longer stands behind its vehicles. Very disappointing for the price paid.

Filed Jan 21, 2009 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · WA

After 60000 mile service transmission appeared to be slipping when cold. "transmission service urgent" message appeared. Transmission would not shift from third gear. Shop indicated there is no adjustable part. Transmission replacement would likely be needed, when contacted volvo indicated the warranty was off at 55k miles. Upon researching through the internet there are an extremely large number of transmission replacements for this vehicle and yet no recall has been issued. I contacted volvo of north america and it appears they are dealing with this on a squeaky wheel case by case basis and some individuals are paying full replacement cost while others are being covered by volvo. This does not seem equitable to the individuals who are unable to do the research or have time and resources to convince volvo to replace the defective transmissions gratis.

Filed Apr 14, 2008 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · FL

Grinding noise in drive train rf wheel bearing seized , replaced for 257.50 labor charge. Vehicle is making noise again now.