Automatic Transmission Problems of Volvo V70 - part 1

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Volvo V70. The contact was driving 45 mph when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after the failure and was taken to a private mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the fuel pressure sensor was sending faulty signals to the electronic control module. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the VIN did not qualify for recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 100,500. Kmj.

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The contact owns a 2002 Volvo V70xc. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 to 15 mph and trying to accelerate, he noticed that the engine would rev, but the vehicle would not accelerate. After pulling into a garage and then trying to reverse, the vehicle would not shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic and they advised him that he needed a new transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired and the manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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I purchased a 2001 Volvo v7 wagon with 61,000 miles. (it was a one owner car that had been repossessed). Within a week, the car was going into neutral while I was driving on the highway and jerking. The transmission has to be replaced. Because of its age, Volvo refuses to help with the cost of replacing the transmission. Yet, no matter how old the vehicle, the transmission should have lasted much longer. Neither Volvo USA or Volvo International would help.

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'01 xc70 awd wagon, with automatic transmission. So automatic that it put itself in drive when shifted into reverse. The Volvo lurched forward at a daycare facility rather than backing out as was hoped a working transmission would do. Upon a cursory glance on the internet, this problem has been the defining characteristic of the 2001 model xc70 since built. Volvo should be held accountable for the rubbish they are selling, and I assure you, will be held accountable if this same situation occurs for someone else and there is a loss of life. I have never bothered complaining about the random electrical issues that have plagued this lemon since we have owned it, random door locks, window switches, dozens and dozens of light bulbs burned out, but the fact that my wife and infant daughter were left stranded without reverse or really a functioning transmission, on a 90+ degree day, make this a cause I will never be silent about.

My V70 aways hesitates when shifting between r and d gear. And I can hear a loud clank!!! sometime it does a horrible up- or down-shifting around 25 mph. The transmission must get worse and worse since the "clank" continues everyday.

Transmission is hard shifting between gears and occasionally slipping.

A week after I bought my 2001 Volvo V70 xc the transmission started shifting hard, lunging between shifts and after about an hour of driving it was difficult to drive. The service tranny light and check engine light both came on after a violent shift from 3-2. Took car to lyle pearson Volvo in boise. Nate told me the computer needed re-programing from Volvo and an adaptive drive test was needed. I paid the $149. 00 for 45min (wow)! the next day it started again, only this time all shifts were "violent"! I called a Volvo dealer in a different city and they said the drive test was not done correctly. I then called nate at lyle pearson and he said to replace the b4 piston cover. 2 days later and the b4 piston cover was replaced and problem still occurs. When I called nate again he actually said " I wish I never even looked at it" and refused to re-do the adaptive drive test. Sending car to an auction. This is criminal.

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo V70. The contact stated when the vehicle shifted into drive there was a delay before it would accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a software upgrade but that did not remedy problem. A transmission mechanic confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that this was a known failure and was concerned since the manufacturer was unable to rectify the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the automatic transmission shifted hard between gears at lower speeds. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the alternator was not charging and there was a lack of power; the alternator was replaced. The failure continued and became progressively worse. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 120,000. The failure mileage was approximately 119,900.

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would jerk unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no asistance. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. The VIN was unavailable.

My Volvo xc70 2002 has chronic transmission issues which started at 70k miles. The transmission light comes on the highway and the car loses power, or sometimes does this at a stop light and loses the ability to accelerate from a stop. It hesitates and jerks. I am reading that this is very common in this make and model of cars.

2002 Volvo V70 xc transmission. This part is defective after only 105,000 miles many others are having the same problem. Volvo dealer ship said that it was a computer upgrade, but it did not solve the problem. Flushed the transmission and that did not solve problem of erratic shifting and jumping shifting.

The contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud banging when changing gears while driving 25 mph and above. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the transmission fluid would need replacing and the computer would need a software upgrade. The dealer made the repairs but to no avail. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle down shifted and lost power. The contact had to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal so that the vehicle would increase in speed. After a few a minutes, the transmission warning light illuminated and there was a loss acceleration. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination . The dealer was not informed about the failure and stated the that there were no recalls and didn't acknowledge the failure . The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83000 and the current mileage was 84100.

Improper shift of automatic transmission from reverse to drive and in certain slowing down condition which cause car to lurch (slow down as in making a right/left turn). Dealer first stated that problem was with onboard software, now saying the car needs a new transmission. Internet search concludes that this is not an isolated condition.

The contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while at a complete stop she engaged the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle hesitated and did not respond. The vehicle responded within a few minutes although the failure occurred seven additional times. The dealer was informed about the failure and stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79000. The current mileage was 85000.

The contact owns a 2007 Volvo V70. The contact stated that if he did not aggressively accelerate while driving up hill, the vehicle would roll backwards. He notified the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that the failure was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. He was in the process of taking the vehicle to a transmission specialist. The current mileage is 54000 updated 09/23/09 updated 09/30/09.

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Automatic transmission on 2001 Volvo V70 t5 is triggering check engine warning light on dash. No significant performance problems as yet but will likely be unable to pass my next emission test due to the check engine warning light. Need to know how to solve this without replacing the transmission.

I recently had my 2002 Volvo xc70 looked at by a mechanic. Among other things, he said that with nearly 100,000 miles on the car, it was due for fresh transmission fluid. I drained about a gallon of fluid from the trans, went to the dealer and bought four liters of Volvo approved transmission fluid and put it in the transmission. Now the car won't shift into 3rd gear. I did a couple of searches on the internet and apparently this happens fairly frequently and the only fix is to tear the transmission apart. It's just !@#$% frustrating.

Recurring transmission problem. Car jerks and stalls repeatedly at low speeds. Loud clunk followed by sudden acceleration or deceleration. Dealer has been ineffective at solving the problem.

Transmission slams into gear when shifting at low gears. Shifting is violent. Car does not accelerate smoothly or predictably, making it unsafe to operate. Happens almost every time the car is driven. Took it to Volvo dealer, they recommended rebuilding the transmission (replacement transmissions not available). Took it to aamco and had the transmission rebuilt. Problem continued for 7 months. Continued taking it back and they continued to work on it until they were finally able to correct the problem.

The transmission of my car makes my car lurch forward when going between gears. The rpms rev up and then the gear grabs, sending my car forward in a giant lurch. After almost hitting cars in front of me several times, I now make sure to keep extra distance between myself and the car in front of me. After having the "transmission needs maintenance" and engine check lights come on, the dealer has diagnosed a problem with the electronic system that controls the transmission. I am having this replaced for $500. 00.

The indicator light on the gear selector has burnt out. There's a 'signal-orange' colored indicator mark that tracks the gear selector against the slate grey color shift assembly put there as a safety feature so you know what gear you're in and don't accidentally take off in an unintended direction, forward or reverse, or roll into someone while unintentionally finding yourself in neutral. Well now at night unless you turn on the interior light, you can just guess what gear you're in because when it's dark in the cab you can't see at all what's what as far a gear selection. I find this remarkable. At age 49, with all the cars we've owned and all ive had until over 100,000 miles, never do I recall any dashboard type indicator lamps burning out, I thought they just made them that way because they're not replaceable or something. I assumed they were like neon or light emitting diodes that can never burn out and would function forever or until something physically broke them. Here's a tip for you folks at the NHTSA and your families: avoid Volvo's in parking lots at night, turns out we have only an idea of the gear we're in before the car starts moving, in the dark the lack of certainty provided by a manufacturing failure could prove dangerous. Volvo for life?.

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Vehicle output sensors codes showed up, and the transmission service light came on. Replaced speed sensors, and 4 days later, the same problem happened. The vehicle transmission service light came back on, and the vehicle will not move at all now.

Transmission warning light appeared. Brought to dealer and the 'updated' the software which was not covered by my warranty. Car now jerks into gear. Warranty now expired, and dealer says the transmission is 'going out and time to trade up' (buy a new Volvo).

- the contact stated that while driving the 2002 Volvo V70 xc cross country at the speed of 30 mph and trying to accelerate the vehicle stalled. The vehicle lost the ability to accelerate. The control panel lights turned on, and she pulled off to the side of the road. The contact turned the ignition off and called the Volvo mechanic. They advised her to restart the vehicle, and while trying to start the vehicle ,the instrument panel stayed on. The Volvo mechanic urged her to have the vehicle towed. The contact had the transmission replaced two weeks prior to this incident, and had the vehicle fully serviced. The contact drove the vehicle home. The contact stated that there was recall 06v441000 on the 2002 Volvo concerning the vehicle speed control; she stated that the dealership informed her that this vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileage were both 97,000. Update *4/23/07.

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo V70. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle sputtered and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle did not lose power. The Volvo dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing the electronic throttle module replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.

With only 80,000 miles, after 5 years of driving, the engine is warning that the electronic throttle system' (ets) failed. The dealer and an independent repair shop only can replace the ets module at a cost of $1,200. The replacement part is actually the same as the failed part with no improvement. Searches on the internet showed that this part failed over and over again. When it failed the car could be driven in a limp along home mode, which I have had to use, making other cars pass me while this car could only go about 5-10 mph. The internet postings indicated that NHTSA was trying to work with Volvo to extend the factory warranty of this part, but with no settlement yet. Letting Volvo to continue to use known trouble-prone parts which should be resolved.

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Volvo V70 2001 hesitating to change gear, problem occurs more frequently during slow commute at aprox. 20-40 miles/hr. One day driving through I-285 in atlanta, GA car suddenly stopped. Thank god I was at an exit area and was able to slide car to a non traffic area. Car was able to start engine again aprox. Within 5-10 minutes. Car problem was reported to north point Volvo, alpharetta, GA. The car had a "sensor problem" and was "corrected", per the dealer. . Today car is still having problems - hesitant to change gear. I am worried it will turn off again one day. Researching in the internet found a lot of people with same problems. Volvo company should be investigated.

Contact owned 2001 a Volvo. He complained about throttle body problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice with what he thought was a transmission problem. They could not adjust the transmission. Curfrently, they told him that it wa sthe throttle body. To replace it would cost consumer $800. 00. He ended up paying $250. 00 for throttle body replacement. When he drove the car home it surged between shifts changes. He called the dealer back and informed them it was doing the same thing. They said a technician needed to ride around with him to find the problem. The consumer said the problem was intermittent.

1999 Volvo wagon vxc. Sudden loss of power . The car did not stall except at a stop sign when giving it a lot of gas to get it going. This happened intermittently for two months. Took vehicle to dealership, and they said it would cost $1753. 00 to fix it. The car is out of warranty. They would put in a new steering rod/ front end alignment/ vehicle speed sensor/ throttle body assembly/ an automatic transmission, and drain and refill the coolant.

Car fails to shift up or down under aceleration at low speeds. The car just does do seem to go into gear, and when it does it jerks the car hard.

I was interested to hear of the 2001 Volvo V70 investigation. Last fall, my car repeatedly did not accelerate when I pressed on the gas pedal. The dealership replaced the transmission. I have twice felt the problem momentarily, but then the car returned to normal function.

Intermittently when accelerating at any speed gears did not mesh properly, and vehicle revved for a few seconds. This problem occurred twenty times since March of 2004. Dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not find the cause of the problem.

Cross country; as vehicle was coming to a stop at about 5 mph, applied brakes, and engine started racing. The consumer kept applying the brakes, but vehicle accelerated, and rear ended another vehicle. The engine remained racing. The vehicle that was rear ended had been pushed into the vehicle in front. The consumer then tried to shift to neutral but ended up in reverse instead. The vehicle spun 180 degrees in reverse, then hit a grove of trees and come to a stop. The brakes were applied the entire time. Damage to the vehicle was unknown at this time.