Two problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2004 Volvo XC70. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Volvo XC70 based on all problems reported for the 2004 XC70.
During acceleration the gearing slips between 1st and 2nd gear causing a very hard shift (due to engine accelration) when the 2nd gear engages. It is dangerous at times in oce or snow.
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc70. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the transmission slipped. The failure persisted for approximately four months before the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure and the dealer replaced the transmission. She then contacted the manufacturer and they were willing to take the liability for a portion of the repair costs. The failure mileage was 57,544 and the current mileage was 59,000.