2004 Volvo XC90: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jun 28, 2018 · Transmission · 210,000 miles · KS

Transmission does not shift correctly. Numerous of problems involving others. Needs to be replaced. On highway did not want to go during rush hour traffic. Could of been seriously injured by oncoming traffic when they obviously know that the transmission is a problem

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Transmission · 97,878 miles · PA

As I was taking my kids home the truck went into limp mode even though it was still in drive leaving me and my two kids stranded in the middle of the highway my daughter and I had to actually push the vehicle off the road to safety. Now I find out that it needs a new transmission which we aren't able to locate.

Filed Jul 10, 2010 · Transmission · 96,133 miles · FL

Traveling on highway 231 north just south of montgomery. Came to a stop at traffic light, proceeded through light but car would not shift. In heavy traffic, car was sluggish and stuck in third gear. Almost ran into by tractor-trailer because we could not get out of the way.

Filed Apr 29, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 92,000 miles · NY

1. I was driving my vehicle when the transmission did not shift from 2nd gear up on the highway. The check engine light came on, coolant low and urgent service of transmission. 2. The transmission issue was constant. 3. We took our vehicle to the volvo dealership garage. It was determined that we needed a transmission replacement as well as coolant and other engine parts replaced. We were told that the faulty transmission damaged these other parts. We spoke to volvo customer service and they originally acknowledged a problem with the t6 transmissions and said that volvo would pay for the parts but not labor. We found out the labor would be $2000 or more. We called volvo back and spoke to a debbie that threatened us if we pushed for volvo to pay for labor, she might take back the original offer of paying for parts and told us she might have been willing to pay for labor if we had used a volvo dealership for all of the inspection or other service saying "money in and money out of volvo".

Filed Jan 12, 2010 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · PR

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle would not shift into third gear. A local mechanic informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact previously noticed that the transmission would slip when she was shifting from one gear to another. The current and failure mileages were 100000.

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 Aug 3, 2008 · Transmission · 80,512 miles · VA

My 2004 volvo xc90 t6 has had several ridiculous issues that I have never experienced in any of the german vehicles I have owned over the past 20 years. I have been fearful of this car of late mainly because I read several complaints about the reliability of the transmission on this vehicle. Well my fears became reality on friday night while my wife and 22 month son were coming home from the market. My wife called me frantic about how the car will not go into reverse and now that I have managed to drive out of my parking spot it is not moving above 20 MPH. Needless to say, I was angry and very concerned for my family's safety. She was able to creep home and we called the tow truck company to take this piece of junk to mooer's volvo in richmond virginia 804 755-666. I wish to file a complaint about the reliability of this vehicle and the danger it places it's owners (mostly people who turn to volvo due to it's safety record, we sure did!) and their families. I have read hundreds of people experiencing this exact problem with this vehicle. The dealers know there are issues with these cars yet they dumb you down as if you are a unique case. Monday morning I will be in my attorney's office with my facts I gathered over the weekend showing this is such a ridiculously common problem that if volvo hasn't done right by consumers they better get ready for major lawsuits. To start, they need to buy these cars back from consumers for what ever they owe on these cars and issue a statement apologizing for putting out such a terribly dangerous product for families.

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that he experienced tons of failures with the vehicle. The rack and pinion was replaced at 52,000 miles. The struts failed on the rear of the vehicle and the dealer had to repair the u joint. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle would not shift gears and the dealer stated that a new transmission was needed. Later, the contact discovered hundreds of complaints in regards to the same year, make, and model vehicle. The seals for the power transfer unit failed. Recently, the entire thermostat unit had to be replaced and the transmission failed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 76,500.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CT

Vehicle unable to shift properly, computer reading "transmission urgent service" locks in third gear in "limp mode". Vehicle caused very near fatal accident when stopped on a hill and after initially moving out into traffic, seized to operate. Towed to dealer, dealer first flushed out transmission at $240.00, then without road testing, suggested we try again. Vehicle failed once again while in the dealership parking lot and was told the transmission needed to be replaced, $6,000 later.