2005 Volvo XC90: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 122,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that a fuel leak was noticed underneath the vehicle. While driving approximately 57 MPH, the vehicle spun out of control and ended up on the side of the road. In addition, the anti-skid indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to volvo cars bentwood (314‑644‑9501, located at 7700 manchester rd, st. Louis, mo 63143) where the transmission was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The technician replaced the fuel cap and stated that the transmission would not be replaced a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2018 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · TN

In december of 2016, at approximately 95000 mileage, the "service transmission urgent" message and light came on and the car stopped functioning and making loud clanging and rattling noises. The car was taken back to "infinity of memphis" dealership where it was purchased with an extended warranty. The dealership asked us to contact "volvo cars of north america" for defective transmission, which we did, but volvo refused to honor our claim stating the car was too old, even though it was under the 100000 mile warranty. The car was taken to "volvo of memphis" dealership, which contacted volvo manufacturer and infinity of memphis dealership, and informed us that the extended warranty would pay $5000 maximum towards a new transmission, cost of which was 8000$, and we would have to pay the rest out-of-pocket, about 3000$. The other option was to put a refurbished transmission at aamco for 3000$, cost of which would be covered by the extended warranty. We elected the latter, since there was no out-of-pocket cost. At this time, we were told the "check engine" light and other messages would be gone, once the car was fixed. However, the "check engine" light continues to remain on. Additional complaints were filed, but aamco, volvo of memphis and infinity of memphis claim it is unrelated to the transmission problem. A letter was sent to volvo cars of north america llc, attached below, but volvo refused to look into our problem saying the car was too old. I spoke with a volvo rep over the phone with no resolution. We would like for volvo to install a new transmission in our vehicle, as numerous forums and online sites have people complaining about defective volvo transmissions in these earlier models.

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · 131,000 miles · CA

My car is a 2005, transmission never had a indicator light showing it needed service, now my transmission needs replacing at 131,000 miles. I know of several others with the same situation. Volvo claims they are the only ones that can service the transmission. I don't trust them and now it's being served at aamco.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 45 miles · CA

This is a 2005 volvo that has a history of transmission failure in all cars of this model and year. If one googles the model and make of this car one will find forum after forum of people who have had to replace these failed transmissions before or shortly after warranty is up. The dealers and services have largely put this item which should have been a recall issue on to the customer. My transmission failed when trying to accelerate on to a freeway. I was nearly in a likely fatal collision due to the transmission failing to go out of 2nd gear. There was a class action suit surrounding this issue in this model , but few volvo owners were notified of it. Please help us and demand that volvo recall these cars, repay for failed transmissions and lost value of the cars......one cannot even give them away no and these were 45k$ cars!!!!!!!!!!furious.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · NJ

Transmission completely failed. This was the 2nd transmission, as the first one failed at 45000 miles. I had to replace the transmission at a cost of $6000. Rebuilding failed trans was slightly cheaper but not worth it. I understand there is a class action lawsuit, but was settled before my transmission failed.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 165,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the transmission failed and the instrument panel dimmed temporarily. The contact disconnected the battery cable to reset the vehicle and managed to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred multiple times. An independent mechanic stated that the central electric module malfunctioned which prevents the vehicle from draining water properly during rainy conditions. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2014 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · NJ

Known transmission defect with this model has manifested itself in my vehicle. Car began lurching when accelerating and transitioning into the next gear while attempting to merge onto a busy interstate highway. Dealer diagnosed the problem and states that the transmission needs to be replaced. Apparently volvo has acknowledged this defect with the power-train and in 2012 agreed to settle a class action lawsuit with regards to this problem. This fact however only impacts those who previously paid to have this problem fixed. Still no recall regarding this potentially hazardous issue for those currently impacted. All vehicles equipped with their original transmissions need to be recalled (2003, 2004 and 2005).

Filed Jan 19, 2013 · Transmission · 84,500 miles · NY

The transmission failed at less than 85,000 miles. Then the second transmission's out-put shaft began leaking with less than 40,000 miles on it, because according to the dealer it is "out-of-round/true". The transmission needs to be replaced. This transmission fluid leak is also a fire hazard.

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians stated that the transmission had to be replaced. After the replacement, the failure recurred approximately 40,000 miles after the transmission was replaced. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2011 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · AZ

I purchased a 2005 xc90 v8 awd with 65000, after a month or so I noticed hard shifting, yesterday we took a trip up the mountain and I actually lost my transmission for a min, it slipped out of place while passing a vehichle, RPM shot up to 5-6k, it kicked back in again once we slowed and we pulled to the side to make sure it would stay in gear before going again. Now it has gone back to hard shifting occasionally. I feel very unsafe and found lots of reports of similar incidents. Contacting volvo has not been helpful at all they want 7k for a new crappy built transmission. New veh 45k and new transmission every 50k mi, what a deal this car is. I dont want to wait till me or my family is hurt or killed to report it.

Filed Oct 3, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 42,000 miles · CA

2005 volvo xc 90 t6 transmission failure and turn signal not operating.

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Transmission · 102,201 miles · PA

Me and my wife just bought our first volvo 4 days ago!!! And my wife was on the high way with our 7 month old son when the transmission failed on her and they almost got into a car accident. Thank god she was able to pull over on the side of the high way and call aaa and we had the car towed to the volvo dealer were we bought it from because they gave us a 3 month/ 3000 mile warranty. And now it's been 3 days and we have no car and the dealer is saying that they are trying to reprogram the transmission. I wish that I would have read some of these reviews on this model car. Because they all seem to have transmission problems and they should have recalled that problem. What should we do? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).