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The Volvo now has just over 135,000 miles & the transmission & engine had been acting funny last night. I had to work early this morning in Ft. Myers & my ultra reliable XC90 T6 died again on the highway (I 75). Now the following lights are on 1) Electrical Powersystem Service Required, 2) Engine System Service Required, 3) Brake Assist Service Required & 4) ABS/Anti-Skid Service Required. This is in addition to the AC, which has not worked properly for nearly a year even after 2 visits to the repair shop & the washer fluid reservoir that still leaks after 3 repairs. The tow truck driver, who is also a certified mechanic, said everyone in the industry knows about these vehicles & believes Volvo should recall them all. He said Volvo put a GM transmission in the T6, which can't support the power of the engine, so it keeps burning throuhh them.
I have bever driven this vehicle hard & 80% of the miles are from the highway. I have also never towed anything with it. It has been serviced regularly, but the bottom line is that Volvo built a vehicle that is less reliable than a Yugo. I wish there was something I could do, but now I can't even drive it to a dealer to trade it in. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Please tell me if this helped anyone! This will save you a lot of money so don't hesitate.
Please tell me if this helped anyone! This will save you a lot of money so don't hesitate.
My XC90 T6 transmission failed (just over 70k miles) and now it is in the dealer service center.
Yes, I did make a call to Volvo US(North America) and had the case open.
Now I am just waiting for the diagnostic test result.
Volvo North America had been aware of this problem and was very kind to assisst. I really hope the car can be repaired at no cost, just like others did.
I will keep you posted on how my situation goes.
A week ago, I took my XC90 T6 (2004) in to a local Volco service because of the transmission failure. They put new tranny, radiator, etc and the Volvo covered it. No cost paid out of my pocket.
So why am I pissed off?
Immediately I picked up my car on Friday (right before they closed), I felt the power steering was really heavy, felt like it lacked a power steering fluid. I returned to the service center, but they were closed, so I left them a message informing a problem.
Next day, I took the car to a local engine oil shop, but they said it was not the lack of fluid.
Now I just got a call from the Volvo service (where my car is currently in), they said it will cost me about $300 to fix the power steering problem.
I went to fix the tranny problem, and, while the car's tranny was fixed, it came back with a new problem. The local Volvo service said this new issue does not have anything to do with a transmission replacement.
I am not buying it!!! What do you think?
The dealers response certainly does sound "fishey" but you have left out some important details that need to be considered in your situation. For example, who replaced the transmission the first two times. If in either case it was not Volvo, I doubt that you have a claim against them.
It does sound as if the current dealer is trying to cover his "a**" by replacing the radiator he should have replaced in the first place. The replacement of the radiator is mandatory in the case of 2003-2005 XC90 Defective Transmissions. A failed transmission leaves metallic residue in the transmission cooling system which can only be effectively removed by total replacement of the radiator and associated lines. A failed radiator is very unlikely to cause a Transmission Service Fault Light to be triggered. In my opinion, if the radiator was not replaced in conjunction with your original failure it is likely the reason you have had additional failures, and it is highly likely that you have had another transmission fail.
Assuming you have had all the transmission replacements performed by Volvo, I believe you have a very good argument for them to fully take care of you now. Be advised however, that the budget for these "good will" replacements is allocated on a District basis and if your area has had a large number of claims it may take a very strong argument to be successful.
You should also be aware that many of the Volvo owners who had this transmission replaced have experienced a significant loss of gas mileage because of the modified shifting pattern. Volvo has revised the software for the new transmission multiple times and each time it appears that the gas mileage has gone down as they attempt to reduce the torque forces on the unit.
Good Luck,
DON'T WE HAVE ANY ATTORNEYS OUT THERE? HELP!!
I am happy to report that my Volvo was repaired at Modesto Volvo where it was towed at no cost to me. I was totally ready to fight to the end, but I didn't have to. I am not sure if I am going to keep it, now that I know people are on their 3rd and 4th.
I will keep everyone informed to the next chapter of the piece of junk I now own.
please let me know..
thanks
Matt
Excellent question, and one our dealer didn't even know about. I called Volvo North America's HQ in NJ, who told me that I should ask my dealer to invoke the Volvo Goodwill Assistance Program, which they did. My dealer then communicated with Volvo N.A. with my VIN, and photos of my car, transmission, and serial numbers, all of which were emailed to Volvo N.A.'s regional rep for review; I had a replacement transmission approved within 12hrs, whereby Volvo N.A. paid [$5000] for the new transmission, radiator, and all coolant lines and fluids, while I paid [$2000] for the labor. The new one works exceptionally well, and have had no issues with it incidental to the replacement. If questions, look up Traverse Motors, Inc., (in Traverse City, MI) and ask for the service manager, Todd, who is now familiar with the process. All the best.
Phil
The radiator leaks fluid into the transmission causing the failure... I want in the law suit.
I took it for a test drive and it was making a relatively loud humming/buzzing noise whenever I gave it a little gas. I had a mechanic look at it and he said the noise was coming from the transaxle and it would most likely need to be replaced. He estimated the cost at $4,000 to $5,000.
After reading some of the comments here, all I can say is NO THANKS!!!!! I don't want to drop 8K for a car, then 5K for repairs, and then 30K miles later have to drop another 5K to perpetually replace one of the main components of the vehicle.
I dodged a bullet on that one!
Any advise?
My advice, do not take the car anywhere until you talk to Volvo No Amer or Canada. Let no one touch the car, reset the codes or open the transmission. I could have resolved this much faster has I called Volvo corp office 1st. I spent $550.00 for diagnoses from local mechanic, $295. towing to closest Volvo dealer and about $400-$500 hundred on rental cars. Not happy about that
My advice, do not take the car anywhere until you talk to Volvo No Amer or Canada. Let no one touch the car, reset the codes or open the transmission. I could have resolved this much faster has I called Volvo corp office 1st. I spent $550.00 for diagnoses from local mechanic, $295. towing to closest Volvo dealer and about $400-$500 hundred on rental cars. Not happy about that
Thanks in advance,
Eugene
It doesn't apply to me b/c I sold my 2004 T6 w/ 80K miles in 2010 out of fear the transmission would fail. It was loaded with everything and I only got $8K at Carmax. All trade in prices were way low and everyone cited the transmission problems - even a Volvo dealership. I was looking at a used BMW there. I'll never buy another Volvo again! I feel the settlement should include a payout because you were clearly damaged even if the transmission didn't fail.
As to any alleged electrical / other issues with the XC90s, I've not experienced any such things with mine. I have minimal-to-normal wear on tires and brakes (I drive about 10-12,000 miles p/yr), and all systems work flawlessly (so far).
Suddenly at 20,000 miles i brought it to my dealership because the transmission started to "jump" or get stuck occasionally.... was told nothing wrong cant duplicate.... i brought in again and same story! Then i brought in for 50,000 miles for same issue but happening All the time..... And was told need new transmission! Oh and its out of warranty! said it will cost close to $8,000. I told them its an on going problem had them check it for last 30,000miles its all documented... service department said we will keep car and go over all service records i have had and contact the corporate office to see if they will replace it. They had my car for 6 weeks which is a huge inconvenience, i am a mother of 3 all under age of 5! finally i call to see whats going on and am told well we dont see that you had a service/oil change at this ______mileage... I said yes i did its stamped in my book in glove compartment... done at a friends body shop.
I am told my book is suddenly missing and can't be confirmed so NO GO on a new transmission! My fault because i can't confirm 1 service/oil change....
Then i start reading about all these transmission errors on 03-05 T6, but everything thats i have read matches my car! I went to an outside tranny specialist and he found I didn't have to replace tranny yet but a different part now a year later I for sure have to have a new tranny!
FUSTRATED have no idea where to go and what to do - ANY SUGGESTIONS
Time for a Class Action Lawsuit against Volvo of Canada. Anyone in!?