2008 Volvo XC90 AWD 3.2

Summary:

Seems to be a perfect fit for me

Faults:

The rear parking sensor beeps sometimes on rainy days. I should take it to the dealer to check it.

General Comments:

This is my first SUV and first non-German car. However, I should admit it is better than expected. I felt in love on a test drive, and still love it. If the XC60 was out 3 years ago, I would pick it, but it doesn't mean I am not keeping my XC90 for several more years.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th June, 2011

2004 Volvo XC90

Summary:

Still a great car!

Faults:

At about 50 000 miles I started to hear an unusual noise coming from the transmission. I took it to the Volvo dealer, and they did not hear anything wrong!

A few miles later the noise got louder! Now eventually the check transmission light came on, and today at about 70 000 miles my transmission finally failed and the car would only drive in 3rd gear! The bad part about this that they (Volvo) will not replace or even try to compensate the obvious problem with the GM transmission in the car! On top of that problem, they do not even make the transmissions anymore, so that means:... I will get a "rebuilt" transmission now! This all makes me very mad!

General Comments:

The car is a great car. Aside from the transmission, I definitely recommend the make and model! Just buy a newer model, because they worked on the problems from the "older" version!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th May, 2009

2005 Volvo XC90

Summary:

I like it but I want my money back on the transmission

Faults:

Transmission out.

Radio scan button on steering wheel never worked.

Need new tires often.

General Comments:

I have a 2005 XC90 and the transmission has already gone out at 54000 miles.

I purchase my car in Germany and had it shipped to the States. As soon as it arrived in Alabama that is when the transmission went out on me.

I had a Nissan Sentra for eleven years and never had to replace my transmission. I think it is a crying shame for this to happen this early. Volvo really needs to give the owners a refund when we have to have the transmission replaced so soon.

I'm all for a class action suit.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 25th June, 2008

30th Sep 2008, 19:54

I have a 2005 XC-90 t6 I purchased in Germany, too. The trans mission would periodically slip over the last year but Volvo service could not duplicate the problem. Last week it locked up in 3rd gear during my commute home. I had it towed from my house to the dealer. They will be replacing the transmission at 55000 miles. This does not appear to be a unique experience yet there are no recalls or service notices. This is really an unacceptable level of performance especially for a premium priced vehicle.