Transmission Failure problems of the 2003 Volvo XC90

2003 Volvo Xc90 transmission failure.

The automatic transmission failed to go into first gear on a left hand turn. This failure could have led to an accident. After this incident the transmission would not come out of third gear.

Volvo xc 90 2003 t6 transmission catastrophic failure on 10/23/09 I purchase my Volvo xc 90 2003 t6 with 85000 miles, on 01/07/10 I had a total collapse of my transmission around $8,000. 00! thank's god I buy extended warranty for tranny and engine. But to have my tranny certify by Volvo I have to buy a new radiator, cost over $1,000. 00! (included replacements parts), no sense at all! in my understanding this vehicle has a chronic transmission problem and I'm not supposed to be responsible for any of these cost!.

I own a 2003 Volvo Xc90 t6. The transmission failed once at 66,000 miles and was replaced. At that time Volvo paid 50% of the cost. My cost was $2,700. It has now failed again at 107,000 and is now awaiting its third transmission. I have filed a complaint at Volvo customer service on the website . Volvo is offering to provide the parts if I pay for the labor. The car failed on the new york turnpike creating a dangerous, scary situation. The car was towed to a Volvo dealer in albany, NY. I live in columbus ohio. I needed to rent a car @ a cost of $355 to return to columbus. The car is in albany awaiting repair. I have received a call from betty with Volvo, telephone 800-458-1552 x 1977. Volvo will cover the parts if I cover labor. The labor will cost $1,800. I will also need to incur the cost of a plane ticket to return tto albany. Due to the high costs I will need to incur to fix the car under Volvos current offer, I would like to consider my options. Thanks very much for your help in this matter.

Power train - automatic transmission failure. Days after completing a 90,000 mile service and other repairs (brakes, broken engine mount bracket) and trip to boston from washington DC, the "transmission service urgent" message came up for the first time since purchasing the vehicle new in 2003 from don beyer Volvo in falls church, virginia. The failure occurred on new year's eve during a snow storm in the boston area. The closest dealership was closed for the holiday. On January 2, 2009, we brought the vehicle to dalzell Volvo in dedham, massachusetts. After conducting a diagnostic test, the service manager informed me that the transmission was failing and that radiator fluid had mixed with the transmission fluid. I was quoted a price of $7000 to replace the transmission, radiator, and related equipment. After researching this issue, I discovered that the transmission failure is widespread for Xc90 model years 2003-2004 and that this significant safety issue is well-known by Volvo. The vehicles covering these model years should have been recalled to replace the transmissions.

2003 Volvo xc 90. Transmission failed at 30,000 miles, no unusual circumstances and car well maintained. Transmission failed again at 46,000 miles. Replaced again by dealership. Car not yet at 50,000 miles already showing signs of transmission problems again. Dealership replacing original Volvo transmission (no longer in production) with a Ford model transmission that the dealership acknowledged verbally was not strong enough to support the Volvo xc 90. Internet search indicates that this problem is wide spread.

2003 Volvo Xc90 - transmission failure @ ~ 30,000. Resulting in loss of power and acceleration. Transmission was replaced under warranty. At ~80,000 was informed that transmission was again failing (during routine service) and again needed to be replaced.

2003 Volvo Xc90 transmission failure.

Transmission failure after 76,000 miles. Also high pitch squeal comes from rear wheels in slushy snow. Must slow or stop to halt squealing and grinding sound.

At 92k miles, the dealership broke the news on April 15, 2008, about seeing large chunks of metal shavings when changing my transmission fluid with my 2003 Volvo Xc90. . Read more...

The Volvo Xc90 t6 model has a significant safety issue with the transmission. My 2003 Xc90 t6 with less than 65k miles on it had the transmission fail. I was driving down a limited access highway (hwy100 in minneapolis) when the transmission failed. I could not drive over 30 mph on this fast moving highway. In researching this problem, it is painful clear that this model has an extensive history of transmission failures. Time and time again t6 owners are having to replace transmissions sometimes twice with less than 120k miles on their vehicles. Volvo is not stepping up to take responsibility. It is going to take an accident or god forbid injury or death for them to acknowledge this problem.

Transmission failure at 50,000 miles. There were no warning indicators or prior problems with transmission. Dealer advised just an internal failure. Check of fluid was good, proper level and no metal indicated.

The contact owns a 2003 Volvo Xc90. The contact was driving approximately 55-65 mph when the transmission began to jerk with excessive hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the transmission was replaced for the third time. The manufacturer was notified of the transmission failures but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Transmission failure in 2004 Volvo Xc90 t6. Volvo well aware of the transmission failure rate in these vehicles but fails to issue a TSB. My vehicles transmission failed at 71,xxx miles with my wife and kids in the car at an intersection. Would not accelerate from a stop. Had reported instances of "slipping" trans to dealer service dept with no resolution prior to this failure. New trans was replaced out of warranty cost over $4700 with no refund or discount from Volvo cars of north America or the dealer. Research reveals "squeaky wheel" policy toward compensating owners. I was rejected for compensation and offered 50% discount on parts and labor for "next transmission failure".