Transmission Noise Problems of Volvo XC90

In December of 2016, at approximately 95000 mileage, the "service transmission urgent" message and light came on and the car stopped functioning and making loud clanging and rattling noises. The car was taken back to "infinity of memphis" dealership where it was purchased with an extended warranty. The dealership asked us to contact "Volvo cars of north America" for defective transmission, which we did, but Volvo refused to honor our claim stating the car was too old, even though it was under the 100000 mile warranty. The car was taken to "Volvo of memphis" dealership, which contacted Volvo manufacturer and infinity of memphis dealership, and informed us that the extended warranty would pay $5000 maximum towards a new transmission, cost of which was 8000$, and we would have to pay the rest out-of-pocket, about 3000$. The other option was to put a refurbished transmission at aamco for 3000$, cost of which would be covered by the extended warranty. We elected the latter, since there was no out-of-pocket cost. At this time, we were told the "check engine" light and other messages would be gone, once the car was fixed. However, the "check engine" light continues to remain on. Additional complaints were filed, but aamco, Volvo of memphis and infinity of memphis claim it is unrelated to the transmission problem. A letter was sent to Volvo cars of north America llc, attached below, but Volvo refused to look into our problem saying the car was too old. I spoke with a Volvo rep over the phone with no resolution. We would like for Volvo to install a new transmission in our vehicle, as numerous forums and online sites have people complaining about defective Volvo transmissions in these earlier models.

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My car was at traffic light, on green light, I tried to accelerate , I heard a big noise from somewhere in engine area. After that noise, a light come on with a message " transmission service urgent". The car has real hard time to accelerate. Even at 4000 rpm, it did not accelerate. Browse on internet for 3 hours and finally come to know that this particular model has transmission problem.

A rubbing noise began in late September. I had an inspection and diagnostic at the dealership on September 23rd. They told me the front bearings and the lower engine mount pad should be replaced. The next day, while I was driving, the transmission seized. The car was towed and the dealership said they had to replace the transmission and entire coolant system. Their diagnostic specialist was unable to detect such a catastrophic failure the day before it happened. Who knows what would have happened if I was on the highway. Volvo acknowledged the problem but only paid for half of the parts and labor. I still had to come out of pocket $3000+.

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I own a 2004 Volvo Xc90 SUV. In September 2009 , during an out of town trip, the transmission emergency indicator light came on reading "urgent transmission service required". The Volvo was taken to a Volvo dealer in MA. And the software was reprogrammed and the vehicle checked. The light went out and I drove home to in. On Jan. 11, 2010, the transmission light came on again and my Volvo was taken to the dealer checked and software reprogrammed. In addition, the Volvo was slow to excellerate and a noise was evident in the rear end of the vehicle, on Jan. 13, 2010, the transmission light came on a third time and the Volvo is now parked at the dealer awaiting a new transmission. I thought a transmission is suppossed to last for ten years. Is this not true? they will give me a new transmission with only a one year guarantee. Is this fair? was there a defect in this particular make / model / year of Volvo?.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. While driving less than 60 mph, the contact heard a loud drilling noise whenever she released the accelerator pedal. The dealer stated that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced at the cost of $3,400. The radiator also needed to be replaced at the cost of $2,100. The failure and current mileages were less than 74,000.

This vehicle was purchased outright as a new vehicle in February 2005. This 2005 Xc90, fwd with approximately 13,880 miles had a complete transmission failure on 03/21/2007. Day prior to the event, an odd noise was heard on driver's side of vehicle. Upon acceleration vehicle would hesitate then lunge forward. Service department called upon arrival at home. The following morning, on way to dealership/service, 2 blocks from there vehicle lost power and would no longer accelerate. Was notified that a new transmission was needed. Currently am awaiting new transmission. As per service this was under warranty. Service dept and Volvo na, stated that the new transmission will only be covered for the remainder of the new car warranty period which would be approximately 2 years.

Problems with vehicle's transmission, seat belts do not latch, driver's seat reclines by itself. The radio went out and the engine made a grinding noise.

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