Transmission Failure problems of the 2004 Volvo XC90 - part 1

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle only drive on third gear. The contact noticed on the instrument panel indicated transmission failure. The contact also stated that when for twenty minutes, the vehicle would go into neutral, the contact would shift to third gear and the vehicle would slowly drive. The contact stated that he noticed a recall on the website for the vehicle and called niello Volvo cars sacramento dealer, (4609 madison Ave, sacramento, CA 95841, (916) 488-2400) and was informed there was a recall 03v434000 (wheel) and was to schedule an appointment. The contact stated that when he got to the dealer he was informed that the vehicle was not under a recall. The vehicle was not service. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed back to his property with a broken window and engine failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. Aw.

Bought the vehicle with 112,000 miles on it, it has a gas leak trickling down the side of the gas tank, probably a bad sending unit, fumes are bad some days but worse on warmer days. The transmission failed one day with no warning or light, it just lost momentum and failed to engage in drive. I think this is due to the poor engineering design Volvo used. This model is the t6 with the gm 4t65e transmission which is widely known to fail even at low miles. I think a full safety recall should e sanctioned for all model years with these horrible problems.

At 65 mph wipers went on by themselves then followed by split second power failure,meaning dashboard light out,hazard lights could not be turned on,windows would not open,a/c out,in the message screen at that moment antilock brake failure was displayed before everything went out,driving another 20 miles till next exit at the dusk,after pulling over and restart ( to reset) srs failure in the message screen. Car checked by Volvo dealer and statement from them:fault in cem is shutting down network and causing dim to black out. Replacement will run about $1500,this car had automatic transmission failure at 91822 miles and ignition failure recently,and many many other costly problems.

Transmission failed with no warning. Fluid is in great shape, bad transmission.

My recently bought 2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 transmission failed while I was driving on a major highway during rush hour. It took the entire length of the light to cross the intersection and several near-misses by other cars. Volvo refuses any responsiblity for the faulty transmission and after further research, I found that the transmission was replaced at 50,093 miles in 2008 while under warrenty by a previous owner.

I own a 2004 Volvo Xc90 tc. The mileage on the vehicle is 54,000 approximately. As of 7/26 the transmission has failed, the cost to repair is 5,200 usd. There is a known problem with this year, make, and model of transmissions. Volvo will not cover the cost of repairs nor have they issued a recall for this widely known problem.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated the transmission was replaced on 1/27/2007, because the seals failed in the drive train. The contact stated the failure recurred and when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, they stated the transmission failed again. The contact stated the transmission was first replaced under warranty, but the manufacturer stated the recent failure was not a manufacturers defect. The contact feels it is a manufacturers defect because the time frame of both failures which were identical. The current mileage on the vehicle was 80,000.

Transmission failure on 2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 awd. Driving on rural road when transmission locked in 3rd gear. Vehicle would not slow down utlizing down shifting on hilly roads. The vehicle on has approx 60k miles. Losing the transmission really hinders the performance and control of the vehicle.

Transmission failure, loss of power and power steering. Updated 07/28/bf.

2nd transmission failure on my 2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 aamco is quoting me at $4000. Oo to rebuild or $5500 to replace, would be second replacement for this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle stopped accelerating and the speed dropped to zero. The contact pulled to the side of the road to restart the vehicle and the vehicle accelerated but would not exceed beyond second gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Transmission failure requiring complete replacement of transmission (no rebuild), radiator and transmission cooler.

Transmission failure on 2004 Volvo Xc90. This is a known problem by Volvo but they haven't issued a formal recall. The service department I deal with stated they replace on average 10 a month. The average cost that owners are facing is $7000.

"transmission service urgent"light is on. I purchased this vehicle "new" in July 2003. Currently has 87,000 miles. Noticed slippage over one year ago. Acceleration at times after being stopped vehicle would hesitate from slippage, dangerous at intersections making turns in front of oncoming traffic. Researched online and discovered this model has numerous, numerous reports and complaints regarding transmission failures with a wide range of mileage. Vehicle rolled back after being stopped at a intersection today 10/04/10 and I struggled to get vehicle to accelerate and get it home. Barely made it into the garage when I noticed the transmission service light was on.

2004 Volvo xc 90 and transmission is failed as well as motor mounts, wheel bearing boots, etc. Dealer knows about these recurring issues with others of same year, but claims it is only my issue. Purchase price was ~$55k and with only 106k miles I should not now have to spend ~$5k for a new tranny.

2004 Volvo Xc90 transmission failure - the transmission failed in my Volvo at 106,000 miles. This is the 3rd transmission that has been installed in the vehicle. The cost to me was $3000. 00.

2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 transmission failure while driving. Lost power difficult to drive car to safe parking space.

2004 Volvo xc 90 and transmission is failing, as well as motor mounts, wheel bearing boots, etc. Dealer knows about these recurring issues with others of same year, but claims it is only my issue. Purchase price was ~$55k and with only 90k miles I should not now have to spend ~$5k for a new tranny. Rip-off.

Failure of the Volvo-modified gm 4t65ev/gt transmission in 2003-2005 Volvo Xc90 t6 SUV. Known to Volvo worldwide (and well documented in many internet chat forums) is a design flaw in the Volvo modification of the valve body in the gm 4t65ev/gt transmission causing sudden and often catastrophic failure of the transmission. The transmission may go into "limp home" mode leaving only 3rd gear available, or may seize completely. Many owners have reported sudden inability to accelerate from a stop creating traffic collision hazard. Many owners report pressing accelerator with no forward motion, only increasing engine rpm, then sudden engagement of transmission causing lurching and potential loss of control. I personally own a 2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 SUV with this transmission. The vehicle now has over 122,500 miles. It had its first transmission replacement at 72k miles at a cost of over $4700 usd to me. Now, 50k later at 122k, the transmission has failed again. Volvo cars of north America has denied requests for reimbursement of my initial transmission replacement. They offered 50% on parts and labor "when the next transmission is needed". This occurred last week; my dealership asked Volvo cars of north America to reconsider paying the full amount and they did. I want the first replacement transmission cost reimbursed to me and every other owner that has had to pay for an engineering problem that Volvo has admitted to. I also seek a definitive repair so I may utilize this vehicle for what it was designed for; towing, light off-roading, carrying my 6 daughters and wife safely.

My 2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 with 75000 miles on it that I bought brand new, out of the blue with no warning had total transmission failure on the tri-state tollway. Had regular servicing and maintenance performed never had loss of fluids or any signs or warning lights. Estimated over $6000 to repair. I can't believe this.

Transmission failure.

Car had transmission problems that happened at random around 72000 miles. Now again at 90500 miles. Both times transmission failed, our two children (isabella 2 months old and sophia 21 months) were in the car. This is highly unsafe for a car that is marketed to families and also for an individual. Car is a Volvo xc 90 t6 2004 edition. Numerous consumer complaints are registered throughout the internet. Took car to a Volvo dealer this week and they said their goodwill warranty where they replace the transmission 100 percent free was denied because our transmission looked rebuilt. This vehicle should be recalled for numerous reasons, the transmission being the main one.

2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 transmission failures. Alarmingly high rate of premature failures at sub-hundred thousand miles. My personal vehicle failed at 72,xxx miles with my wife and 4 daughters in the car leaving them stranded at an intersection. Dealer replaced the transmission at a cost of nearly $5000. Research shows surprisingly high numbers of failures. Volvo admits problem with transmission but fails to issue recall and placates only the "squeaky wheels" with full or partial refunds. Refused my repeated requests for refund but promised to replace "next failure" at half off parts and labor.

Volvo - 2004 Xc90 t6 awd. Car experiencing hesitation, gets locked in either 1st or 4th gear. Repeat trips to service, none of which corrected the issue. Complete transmission failure requiring replacement transmission, radiator and front axle. Appears to be common in this vehicle, with no recourse from Volvo.

2004 xc 90 t6 transmission failure at 68k miles, transmission shuts to "limp" mode in middle of manhattan (nyc) and requires immediate assistance. Volvo na refused any financial help and denied any other reports of similar occurrences.

Volvo 2004xc90 t6awd transmission failure.

2004 Volvo Xc90 transmission failure.

I have had 3 complete transmission failures in a Volvo Xc90 t6 without warning requiring replacement of the transmission. The first two failed on the highway almost causing an accident as the transmission cut out completely. The last once occurred on a busy 2 lane highway while making a turn across traffic. The first one failed at 28,000 miles, the second at 55,000 miles and the third at 80,000 miles. The first one was replaced under warranty without an argument, the 2nd one was replaced under warranty with an argument, and the third one Volvo won't even talk about replacing for free and wants to charge over 5k, without giving any assurances another 25k won't go by and it won't fail again. They don't care that the "safest" car can instantly become a death trap. A transmission isn't a disposable item that should fail every 25k, they should last at least 100k and not cut out in these dangerous fashions without warning. The third one there weren't even any warning lights. The company should fix this dangerous problem at no cost to the owners with a solution that gives the transmission a life similar to other vehicles in it's class. There answer is to put another one in, knowing it will fail and maybe kill you.

My 2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 transmission has failed. I bought the vehicle in January 2007, with no extended warranty. I have about 67k miles on it and bought it with 38k. The dealership is charging me $4,200 to replace it. I have been reading many complaints from people having the same complaint. I feel that this transmission is a lemon and should be recalled.

Our company owns 3 - 2004 Volvo Xc90 vehicles. All three have required transmission replacements at low mileages (77,000, 90,000 and 106,000 miles). We believe this is an extraordinarily low mileage for a vehicle to have transmission failure when it is a $50,000 vehicle new. After doing much research, this seems to be a chronic problem with this vehicle as evidenced by the fact that they cannot get a transmission for this in the us at this time and the many consumer complaints about these vehicles. We believe this should be reviewed by the government due to the high rate of failure at mileages lower than acceptable for transmission failures. All three of our vehicles are driven for work purposes only, mostly highway miles and do not pull trailers or are abused in any other way.

At 78,000 miles my 2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 transmission jerks and the "urgent transmission light" shines 25 miles from our house. The service center says we need new transmission $5,200 but for now they drop pan and flush. Not sure how long it will last. Plus they bill me for upgrading "software" $300+. Transmission failure is common due to inadequate design (gm) relative to power plant in car. This is epidemic. Transmissions do not fail at 25,000 - 90,000 miles.

2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 awd transmission failure at 55,000 miles - when purchased from carmax both Volvo dealership (who fixed an alternator problem carmax couldn't) and private mechanic stated "this vehicle has been meticulously maintained" and "it is still a baby" - all service done as recommended. No suitable replacement transmission, seems ridiculous to replace with another transmission to fail as most reported here have. Volvo offers no compensation whatsoever, from dealer to Volvo of na.

2004 Volvo Xc90 transmission failure at 64,000 miles. Other issues: brakes every 1. 5yrs (15,000 miles); tires every two years (20,000 miles).

Transmission failure.

I drive a 2004 Volvo Xc90 t6 awd. SUV. After 78,000 miles my transmission has completely failed without warning. I was on the road and everything was normal . After accelerating at a busy traffic light first and second gear in my transmission failed. This occurred in busy traffic. The transmission engaged suddenly and the car jerked forward without warning or control. The entire transmission has to be rebuilt. I searched on line to see if there were any discussions about this and there are. Please check edmunds. Com Volvo forum. There are over 35 similar complaints some while people were driving at high speeds. Apparently Volvo used a gm transmission designed for a much smaller car. There should be a recall for Volvo to change or repair this very expensive issue.