2004 Volvo XC90: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 10, 2020 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven, the transmission failed to shift out of third gear. The contact was also alerted to a message display which indicated a transmission failure. Additionally, the vehicle would independently shift to neutral. Niello volvo cars sacramento located at 4609 madison ave, sacramento, ca 95841, (916) 488-2400), was contacted by phone. The contact inquired about the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v434000 (wheels). The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · 113,223 miles · MN

Bought the vehicle with 112,000 miles on it, it has a gas leak trickling down the side of the gas tank, probably a bad sending unit, fumes are bad some days but worse on warmer days. The transmission failed one day with no warning or light, it just lost momentum and failed to engage in drive. I think this is due to the poor engineering design volvo used. This model is the t6 with the gm 4t65e transmission which is widely known to fail even at low miles. I think a full safety recall should e sanctioned for all model years with these horrible problems

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 Mar 11, 2014 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · MI

While driving, car stopped accelerating and urgent transmission required light came on. Took it to dealership today and was told a new transmission is needed; total cost $6800. I know this year and model vehicle has had several issues with transmission. When I called volvo, they said nothing could be done.

Filed Oct 6, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 170,000 miles · IL

At 65 MPH wipers went on by themselves then followed by split second power failure,meaning dashboard light out,hazard lights could not be turned on,windows would not open,A/C out,in the message screen at that moment antilock brake failure was displayed before everything went out,driving another 20 miles till next exit at the dusk,after pulling over and restart ( to reset) SRS failure in the message screen. Car checked by volvo dealer and statement from them:fault in cem is shutting down network and causing dim to black out. Replacement will run about $1500,this car had automatic transmission failure at 91822 miles and ignition failure recently,and many many other costly problems.

Filed Jun 29, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 109 miles · CA

Driving on street and engine just died, no reason can think of, no engine light or message in text. Happened again 2-3 weeks (yesterday) while slowing down for street accident, lost all power, had to stop car without power steering or brakes, put in park and started again. No problem afterwards and drove home. Took to volvo dealer today where I regularly go and of course no reason found for two time failure. Luckily not driving on freeway or may have been rear-ended due to engine failure. Quite scared now to drive - when is it gonna happen again? 111,500 miles - has had new transmission 2 years ago and major service several months ago. Service manager has no idea, recommended throttle cleaning for $400+ dollars and not even sure that is close to problem.

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the transmission failed. The vehicle stopped accelerating and the speed dropped to zero. The contact pulled to the side of the road to restart the vehicle and the vehicle accelerated but would not exceed beyond second gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · WI

Add to the very long list one more xc90 t6 owner with an automatic transmission failure. Transmission began slipping while driving. Repair estimate was $5800. This is the gm-sourced transmission issue that volvo appears to be ignoring. Rest assured I will be participating in any class action suits that I can find until volvo issues a recall or monetary compensation.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · CO

We are owners of a 2004 volvo xc90 t6 awd and have experienced a transmission failure that will cost $6500 to replace. Upon further investigation, we have found that there are literally thousands of complaints regarding these transmissions failing yet volvo has failed to step up and address the problem. In our case, my wife was driving the car, in traffic, when the car slipped out of gear and started slowing down! Luckily she was able to get off on the shoulder before trailing traffic caught up to her, but imagine what may have happened if she wasn't able to get out of the way! Volvo knows this is a problem and should do something so that 1) no serious injuries come from this failure, and 2) to compensate the volvo owners out there that have had to shell out thousands of dollars in repair costs for this problem. Please investigate this issue!!

Filed Feb 2, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 48,000 miles · PA

I was driving on the parkway and notice a warning light on the dash. It stated urgent transmission needs service. I've taken it to the dealer and needed to replace transmission and radiator among other things.

Filed Dec 2, 2011 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · CO

Transmission failed with no warning. Fluid is in great shape, bad transmission.

Filed Nov 2, 2011 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · IL

In the winter of 2011 while driving my car in heavy rush hour traffic in the chicago area the transmission failed suddenly and lost all power which was very dangerous and concerning. I was barley able to get to the side of the road without power and without endangering the other vehicles around me. The repairs required that my transmission be rebuilt, drive train gears replaced, and my radiator replaced which took four weeks and cost $7,000. The transmission failed because coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission fluid. My vehicle was maintained per the manufactures requirement including a transmission fluid change less than a year earlier. It is obvious from a simple google search that this is a common problem due to defective parts and manufacturing. Even more obvious because volvo will only warranty a replacement transmission if the radiator and other transmission parts are replaced. I also had to replace both rear wheel bearings earlier (about $400 each) only to find out that this also is a common problem suspected to be due to over tightening of straps during shipment. Contacted volvo on 10/31/11 and they refused any responsibility for the repairs even though it is well document that there are manufacturing defects with several vehicles and this is not an isolated incident. I was told since it is not a recall they will not address it.