2004 Volvo XC90 T6 from North America - Comments

7th Feb 2008, 12:08

"Great vehicle - lame transmission"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

AWD issues at 12K

Drivers lock failed 15K

Rear hatch lock failed 20K

Transmission failed 84K

Second transmission failed 50 miles later

Third transmission on it's way.

General comments?

At 84K the transmission in my 04 XC90 started slipping and failed. After showing the dealer all of the comments posted at this site they agreed to replace the transmission for no charge, even though it was way out of warranty. The case I made was that it was a well known and documented problem and the Volvo should have recalled my vehicle a long time ago. Within 50 miles of use, the second transmission also started slipping (different gear) and failed. The dealer is again covering the new transmission. My local dealer has been the only good thing about my experience with Volvo. I'd be SOL without them.


26th Apr 2008, 22:31

Out of curiosity, what dealer replaced your transmission and what exactly did you say to get them to replace your transmission for free? I think my transmission may be on its way out (@ 84,000 miles)

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