AWD Transmission: - XC90 Transmission Goes at 60,000 miles

WendyDyer · Jan 23rd, 2008, 23:41

We bought a 2003 XC90 from the factory in Sweden and shipped it home to America. The Warranty ran out in March 2007. Conveniently - now, the Transmission is slipping and Volvo said we need a completely new transmission.
We have had it in for every service and kept it in pristine condition. Has anyone experienced this problem? I want to know if it is something that should be a part of a recall or what?

It appears what caused it was the EPC module celanoid (not sure of spelling) failing which ultimately has caused the transmission to go bad.

Anyone out there with any similar problems? Wendy

RoyMacDonald · Jan 24th, 2008, 21:45

Have you tried getting a second opinion at a specialist Auto repair shop? The Volvo main dealers in the UK arn't always the best place for in depth knowledge of autoboxes and you can often get better advice at a specialists.

If you get the Volvo main dealer to fix it Volvo may contribute as the box has failed early. Mercedes did on an E-Class autobox I had fail a 90,000 miles. I have heard others have had a contributions from Volvo in such an event as well.

All the best.

Roy

Mister T · Jan 25th, 2008, 01:13

Wendy,
Let VCNA know that you are unhappy with this situation, I dont believe you will have a problem getting a new transmission.
Mister T.

James_N · Jan 25th, 2008, 01:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

Have you tried getting a second opinion at a specialist Auto repair shop? The Volvo main dealers in the UK arn't always the best place for in depth knowledge of autoboxes and you can often get better advice at a specialists.

If you get the Volvo main dealer to fix it Volvo may contribute as the box has failed early. Mercedes did on an E-Class autobox I had fail a 90,000 miles. I have heard others have had a contributions from Volvo in such an event as well.

All the best.

Roy

OP is in the USA

RoyMacDonald · Jan 25th, 2008, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_N

OP is in the USA

I know. No harm in a second opinion. The US should have some expert autobox workshops given that's the norm in the USA.

Roy

RoyMacDonald · Jan 25th, 2008, 21:30

I assumed it was the autobox but now I wondering if it's the Haldax AWD that has a problem? Either way I'd expect Volvo to pick up most of the cost.

Roy

WendyDyer · Feb 3rd, 2008, 03:04

Thanks for your suggestions/comments. Volvo did contact us and agreed to replace the transmission. Unfortunately, we have been without our vehicle for over 3 weeks now. We took it to another transmission company who found the problem and then, we have to pay $700+ for what they did and for the re-stocking fees for the parts they ordered. Then, the transmission that was suppose to come into our Volvo Dealer didn't come in - so we wait....

Clan · Feb 3rd, 2008, 09:20

Is it a T6 model?

Jan 23rd, 2008, 23:41	#1
WendyDyer New Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2008 03:05 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fayetteville	XC90 Transmission Goes at 60,000 miles We bought a 2003 XC90 from the factory in Sweden and shipped it home to America. The Warranty ran out in March 2007. Conveniently - now, the Transmission is slipping and Volvo said we need a completely new transmission. We have had it in for every service and kept it in pristine condition. Has anyone experienced this problem? I want to know if it is something that should be a part of a recall or what? It appears what caused it was the EPC module celanoid (not sure of spelling) failing which ultimately has caused the transmission to go bad. Anyone out there with any similar problems? Wendy

Jan 24th, 2008, 21:45	#2
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Have you tried getting a second opinion at a specialist Auto repair shop? The Volvo main dealers in the UK arn't always the best place for in depth knowledge of autoboxes and you can often get better advice at a specialists. If you get the Volvo main dealer to fix it Volvo may contribute as the box has failed early. Mercedes did on an E-Class autobox I had fail a 90,000 miles. I have heard others have had a contributions from Volvo in such an event as well. All the best. Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Jan 25th, 2008, 21:30	#6
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	I assumed it was the autobox but now I wondering if it's the Haldax AWD that has a problem? Either way I'd expect Volvo to pick up most of the cost. Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Feb 3rd, 2008, 03:04	#7
WendyDyer New Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2008 03:05 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fayetteville	Volvo comes through we hope Thanks for your suggestions/comments. Volvo did contact us and agreed to replace the transmission. Unfortunately, we have been without our vehicle for over 3 weeks now. We took it to another transmission company who found the problem and then, we have to pay $700+ for what they did and for the re-stocking fees for the parts they ordered. Then, the transmission that was suppose to come into our Volvo Dealer didn't come in - so we wait....

Feb 3rd, 2008, 09:20	#8
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 00:11 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Is it a T6 model? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 25th, 2008, 01:13	#3
Mister T Senior Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2019 23:23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego	Wendy, Let VCNA know that you are unhappy with this situation, I dont believe you will have a problem getting a new transmission. Mister T.

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