Transmission Not Go Into Gear Problems of Volvo XC90

I attempted to pass another car and the engine revved very high while the transmission was slipping and could not go into gear. This put my children and I in a very dangerous situation with oncoming traffic. Although I was able to swerve back into my own lane in time, it was a very scary 10 or 15 seconds. I have been afraid to drive it until I can get it into the repair shop, but have driven it on short trips around town. The transmission continues to slip some in normal driving. I'm taking it to Volvo service tomorrow but some quick research found that this is a very common issue with this SUV, and that Volvo is completely aware of it. In fact, the customer service person I spoke with from Volvo n. Am said "it's an epidemic", and the service writer for northpoint Volvo has seen it many, many times. It looks like I'm in for as much as $8500 for a transmission, and even more for possible damage to the axles as well as a new radiator, which seems to be the cause of the whole problem due to fluid contamination (glycol into the transmission fluid). I wasn't aware of the problem until now, but I had certainly wondered why my $48,000 vehicle had plummeted in value compared to other cars! this is not only a serious safety hazard but also a financial hardship on the many people who purchased this SUV based on an expectation of quality at least in line with minimum industry standards. Clearly this company is not standing behind their product and a recall is in order.

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I purchased my 2003 Volvo Xc90 in April of 2005 with 36k miles. For the last 3 years, I have complained on various issues with the car's performance related to the vehicle's transmission. Pulling and jerking of the car when I proceed to accelerate, slow acceleration from stop, not being able to put the car in reverse, car only wanting to drive in third gear, and a high pitch noise. From oct 05 to March 2008 I made 8 visits to the dealer regarding these issues for which I was blown off and told that unless the light appeared they could not replace my transmission. At 87k miles I had it and took the car right to the service mgr who in turn told me that "Volvo is aware of this factory defect and regardless of whether I am in or out of my warranty, they would replace it once the light comes on. 4 months later, the dealership that I bought the car from (gwinnett place Volvo in duluth, GA) went out of business. On Wednesday, oct 7, 2009, the "service transmission urgent" light came on my 2003 Volvo Xc90 with 116k miles. After which I noticed the gear automatically shifting into 3rd gear. I immediately took the car to my local dealer dyer & dyer Volvo. They've kept the car for 2 weeks offering to request a "good will" request to Volvo north America to fix the car. Volvo north America has refused to fix the car which costs $7500 sighting that it is now of warranty. I contacted the executive office who told me that unless the car is recalled they will not fix my car. Yesterday I found approximately 1,973 complaints regarding this same issue on this make/model for years 2003-2006. Please please please recall this car and fine Volvo as they have offered no remorse whatsoever on this issue and are openly admitting 2 this factory defect but refuse to fix it. It's a hard pill to swallow when you purchase a car for $40k to only be able to drive it 75k miles with countless issues and trips to the dealer for service. Volvo's marketing pitch of dependability is fraud.

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The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that he experienced tons of failures with the vehicle. The rack and pinion was replaced at 52,000 miles. The struts failed on the rear of the vehicle and the dealer had to repair the u joint. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle would not shift gears and the dealer stated that a new transmission was needed. Later, the contact discovered hundreds of complaints in regards to the same year, make, and model vehicle. The seals for the power transfer unit failed. Recently, the entire thermostat unit had to be replaced and the transmission failed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 76,500.

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