Four problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2003 Volvo XC90. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Volvo XC90 based on all problems reported for the 2003 XC90.
The contact owns a 2003 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the transmission began to slip. The contact was able to move from the main roadway but as she proceeded into traffic, there was a significant decrease in engine rpms and the failure persisted. The urgent service transmission warning light then illuminated. The vehicle was not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that they were unable to provide any assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping and the safety warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel prior to the failure. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 Volvo Xc90. While driving at 38 mph, the transmission began slipping gears. The contact was able to reach her destination without incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised replacing the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 102,914.
Volvo Xc90 65,000 miles - regularly factory maintenance at Volvo dealership - transmission failure. Almost had an accident accelerating when transmission slipped between 3 and 4th gear and car slipped into neutral. Volvo agrees to pay for parts, but not for labor which is expensive on this luxury vehicle. Many others (edmunds. Com) have this same issue and it is a safety hazard.