Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Volvo XC70

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2003 Volvo XC70. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the noises during shifting (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Volvo XC70


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Volvo XC70

The Automatic Transmission problem

I purchased my (2003) Volvo Xc70 in late 2006 from I service it regularly and do routine maintenance checks. About a month ago the car began to jerk and hesitate. I took it to the dealer and was told I needed a new transmission for $5700. The car has 71000 miles on it.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

2003 Volvo xc 70 with geartronic transmission failure at 75k miles. Transmission flares when shifting gears and makes clunking noise when downshifting into first gear at stops. Transmission fluid has been changed and software reflashed, problem remains.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

2003 Volvo Xc70 transmission failure in car with 100,000k miles.   Read details...


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