Automatic Transmission problems of the 2002 Volvo XC70

Six problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2002 Volvo XC70. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2011

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo Xc70 cross country. While driving, the contact stated that the vehicle would down shift, causing the vehicle to jerk. A local mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,950. The current mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2011

Failure of the transmission on the road.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2010

70k miles on 2002 Volvo Xc70 when unexpected surging started. Occurs when driving up hill or up a grade. This serious and concerning problem continues to occur, with or without setting cruise control. This vehicle has excellent maintenance history record.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2010

Hello, I own a 2002 Volvo Xc70 wagon and am in the process of having my transmission replaced. My coolant constantly needs to be filled and I have no floor heat in my car in the winter and my a/c doesn't work correctly in my car.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2010

Recently bought a 2002 Volvo v70 Xc70 and am having serious issues with gears in the automatic transmission not shifting smoothly and maintaining constant gears at constant speeds. Have been informed that the car may need a transmission replacement. I have seen numerous complaints about this on the web from other 2002 owners. Why has a recall not been issued for this? why should we have to flip the bill for crummy manufacturing?.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2004

There were transmission, acceleration, deceleration and drastic lurching problems that had been occurring for the past 14 months. The lurching problem was not duplicated. The problem would occur in parking lots when the consumer foot was removed from the brake and prior to touching the accelerator. The stick shift would lock as well. There was a re-occurring squeak in the steering.


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