2005 Volvo XC90: transmission slipping

Filed Jun 18, 2016 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · MS

We was comming from texas visitng our family back to mississippi our tranmission starting slipping we was told that we had to have another tranmission this will make two transmisson we had to replace. In motion

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Transmission · 85,812 miles · CA

While driving on a gentle incline the transmission started slipping & shifting back & forth between gears. It lost power when trying to accelerate.

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · WA

The transmission in this vehicle is slipping. Trying to pass a car on the highway and could not get the car into gear. Note: the VIN # [xxx] - but I can't validate it on this form but it is the correct number. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 11, 2012 · Suspension, Transmission · 67,000 miles · GA

I attempted to pass another car and the engine revved very high while the transmission was slipping and could not go into gear. This put my children and I in a very dangerous situation with oncoming traffic. Although I was able to swerve back into my own lane in time, it was a very scary 10 or 15 seconds. I have been afraid to drive it until I can get it into the repair shop, but have driven it on short trips around town. The transmission continues to slip some in normal driving. I'm taking it to volvo service tomorrow but some quick research found that this is a very common issue with this SUV, and that volvo is completely aware of it. In fact, the customer service person I spoke with from volvo n.am said "it's an epidemic", and the service writer for northpoint volvo has seen it many, many times. It looks like I'm in for as much as $8500 for a transmission, and even more for possible damage to the axles as well as a new radiator, which seems to be the cause of the whole problem due to fluid contamination (glycol into the transmission fluid). I wasn't aware of the problem until now, but I had certainly wondered why my $48,000 vehicle had plummeted in value compared to other cars! This is not only a serious safety hazard but also a financial hardship on the many people who purchased this SUV based on an expectation of quality at least in line with minimum industry standards. Clearly this company is not standing behind their product and a recall is in order.

Filed Jun 24, 2011 · Transmission · 124,000 miles · CA

Transmission problem on 2005 xc90 t6. Slipping and shifting problems. Found metal chunks in transmission oil pan. Reported to volvo na for "goodwill" repair or replacement. Denied because vehicle has over 100k miles. Vehicle is only used on weekends an long trips. Not being driven hard. Volvo not living up to expectations or reputation.

Filed Aug 1, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 64,000 miles · VA

2005 volvo xc90 t6, transmission failed after 64k miles. Transmission failed at highway speeds nearly causing an accident as the vehicle slowed unexpectedly on i95 in heavy traffic. Transmission failed after a program upgrade 3 weeks earlier. Transmission was slipping and transmission service light appeared causing the vehicle to be towed to the dealer. Dealer unable to find any fault codes but upgraded the software, "hoping this fixes it..." after complete failure, vehicle taken on flatbed to don beyer volvo who diagnosed failure as a "transmission failure" the dealership offered to replace transmission and several other parts at no cost.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · NJ

We have a 2005 volvo xc90 t6 we had complained to volvo of a slipping transmission. They said it had no problems. Now the transmission failed. We almost had an accident with our 3 small children. These cars need to be investigated. Many have experienced problems and volvo is just replacing them with the same defective units.

Filed Dec 4, 2009 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · 00

Urgent service transmission light came on 2005 volvo xc90 t6 with 80,000 km. Flush and new software tried to fix problem. It didn't solve anything. One month or two later the gears starting slipping from stopped position and while driving. Light came on again. A large amount of sludge and filing were found in the pan. Had to have to a complete rebuild of the transmission.

Filed Jul 29, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 71,000 miles · NC

I have a 2005 volvo xc90 t6 with 71000 miles on it. On 7/23/09 the transmission began to "slip" and I took it to the volvo dealership on 7/24/09 for them to diagnose the problem. The transmission on this 4 year old vehicle need to be replaced at a cost of $5,300.00. Volvo has been aware of the problem and so far has not owned up to responsibility. The transmission slips in low gears and upon acceleration. It is a safety issues because if the transmission slips while merging onto the highway it could cause an accident or at any other time for that matter. It is a very common problem and volvo should make this a recall to protect the safety of their customers but thus far there has been no recall. The transmission is on back order for 1 - 2 months which is completely unacceptable from any consumer or safety standpoint.

Filed Jul 24, 2009 · Transmission · 131,997 miles · SC

2005 volvo xc-90, transmission failure. "transmission service urgent' light came on and the transmission began slipping at 131,997 miles; in july 2009. This was a new transmission, replaced by the dealer at 76,994 miles in january 2008. The vehicle has only been serviced by that dealership. The new transmission lasted less than 18 months and less than 54,000 miles at a cost of over $5,000.00. The replacement transmission was either defective or not new, which is what was proclaimed.

Filed Feb 27, 2009 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CT

Coming to a stop sign, on a rural road, funny noise, then urgent transmission light came on. Didn't hear anything, tried to move vehicle, go up a hill and it seem as if I lost first and second gear. Towed to shop, they got the light to come off, they believe it needs a transmission but won't do anything. I'm trying to drive it occasionally and I've almost gotten stuck twice. Transmission is slipping badly and locking intermittently.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Transmission · 72,350 miles · CA

While driving my 2005 volvo xc90 noticed the transmission slipping. The slipping started in the just two after purchased and it was taken to the dealership at the factory schedule maintenance intervals. On july 15, 2008 while my wife was driving the vehicle with my two children that transmission slipped and got stuck is a gear that prevented my wife going more than twenty miles per hour on a very busy street. The vehicle has 72,000 miles on it.