Hello all,

Am new to forum, have owned a 740 for 13 years, replaced with 2005 XC90 (owned). It is FWD, only 13,800 miles and the transmission has died. Has anyone else had this problem? Am disgusted that this happened on such a young car. Is currently at the dealership awaiting shipment of a new transmission. Best part is that this new transmission will only be covered for the remainder of the "new car warranty period" which is another 2 years. I loved this car, but I think this will be my last VOLVO.

 

There have been similar postings on volvoforums where XC90 owners with w. 5 speed have had transmission failure. I think the 5 speed is a GM built transmission. The6 speed for the V8 is built by Yamaha.

 

I have seen several items posted about transmission issues. What are your thoughts on a "goodwill buyback" or "tradein assistance"? Are there any data out there about the frequency of early transmission failures? How long can I reasonably expect this new tranny to function or is this just the beginning of problems?

 

5-speed is volvo/ AW unit, 4-speed on T6 model is GM

 

Have the transmission fluid be tested for small amount of coolant. It is reported that there is a leak from the radiator line into the transmission which cause the transmission to fail.

 

Hi
did you see the post below re coolant in the transmission? was that the problem in your case? I have one in the shop now with transmission break down and they are tesing the fluid over night for coolanSo am interetsed in how yours went and if they are the same problem.

 

Hi,

My XC90's transmission is still fine. I got this information from my local Volvo dealer saying that several cars in my country have been experiencing tranny issues.

 

thanks for that - can you tell me dealer' name / country / email details ? I think it would be good to make contact with someone who has run into this problem before and knows what to do.

 

I've sent you their contact info to your e-mail address. Pls check your email.

 

I have a 2004 T6 65kms. Transmission got stuck in 3rd probably was on way to collapse (see below). Dealer is replacing whole transmission - seems the problem is faulty seals in the cooler in the radiator. From what I have seen on thse sites this is not wildly unusual with T6s. I would definitely recommend anyone with a T6 coming out of a Volvo warranty to get an external warranty.

 

sounds familiar. I also have a 2005 XC90 with 78,000 miles (lots of driving for business) and the transmission just died recently. About 6 months prior, another owner of this model stopped me in a parking lot to ask me if I had any transmission problems b/c she had to replace hers...at the time I had no problems. Needless to say, I'm EXTREMELY disgusted with volvo and curious to know how many others are dealing with this.

 

I got mine done under warranty even though car was 3yrs 4 mths old (I think 3 yrs is what's on offer in NZ). Did take 7 weeks though - had to get parts shipped out. They said the problem was in the radiator and it was replaced with a new improved unit - so they must know about it. Is yours covered or not? I would kick up a stink if they are not paying for it. if you want to contact directly email at rod@husseyco.co.nz.

 

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Is there a way to check the coolant seals?

 

sorry not sure about that ... if you are worried about it I suggest you discuss it with your dealer (if you already own one) - they should know about - I would say it is a known issue, especially after my guys said they have put in new parts