Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2005 Volvo XC70. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Volvo XC70 based on all problems reported for the 2005 XC70.
1. Leak found in passenger-side transmission seal while car was getting regular service 2. Took car to certified Volvo mechanic 3. Volvo USA told mechanic that the part, as such, is not available as a part for repair ; instead that the entire larger part,the bezel gear, which is working quite well, will have to be replaced at a cost of $2000!.
Transmission when coming to a stop on downshift from 3,2 to 1 clucks and clucks again when restarting. It makes a hard stop and you scares you thinking you got hit with someone.
Our Xc70 began overheating and was taken in for diag. It needs a transmission and radiator because the transmission cooler is built into the radiator and it began exchanging engine coolant with transmission fluid. This is a horrible design. Why would they not be separate like my vw touareg. This is a very expensive vehicle and now I am looking at a $7000 repair. I can't believe that after talking to the dealer and corporate Volvo that nothing will be done. The car has 78,000 miles on it. I'm so upset by this.