Automatic Transmission problems of the 2003 Volvo XC70

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2003 Volvo XC70. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Volvo XC70 based on all problems reported for the 2003 XC70.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2011

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.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2010

Volvo Xc70 2003 transmission is going bad with 80,000 miles on it. Needs a total replacement. Hesitates during shifting and sometimes doesn't go into gear for several seconds. Power booster to the brakes also has a seal issue causing power booster electronic vacuum to constantly run.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2010

Volvo 2003 xc 70 transmission shifting problem, loss of 1st gear along with hard shift between 2-3rd.


Other Power Train related problems of the 2003 Volvo XC70

Automatic Transmission problems
3
Noises During Shifting problems
1
Transmission Failure problems
1


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