Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 4342 | 12/12/2003 | 10010468 | Tcm sw upgrade, 2-3 upshift flare. *tt | 11/23/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| RTJ-21324 | 07/10/2009 | 10032425 | Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and | 03/24/2010 | |
| 4349 | 04/06/2006 | 10019961 | Aw55 transmission control module diagnostic trouble code 010a, 010b, 010c shift solenoid s5 signal low, high or missing. *ak | 05/17/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| TJ-US16761 | 05/25/2012 | TJ-16761-1.13 | 10037893 | Volvo: there is a software update. *rm updated 4/11/2012. *kb updated 4/13/12. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe updated 6/4/12. *pe | 06/07/2011 |
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Volvo: there is a software update. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| 4002 | 07/07/2006 | 10016434 | Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms. *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| US20756 | 01/05/2011 | 10037896 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| US20756 | 01/05/2011 | 10037896 | Volvo: abs light on, four-wheel drive is not working. there is a software problem. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 4347 | 11/01/2005 | 4347 | 10016108 | Difficult to engage 1st and/or reverse gear. *tt | 08/31/2005 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 78500 | 1 | |
| Approximate a month later after i brought 2004 volvo s60 at dec 2011, when i was driving in freeway to post office, what a sudden, the engine stalled without warning, i press the accelerate pedal, but it was not response, but the car still hv a little momentum, then it turn it to the corner and the car was stopped. i turn off the key and restart the car again, it worked.after a year, the problem come back again and the frequency become more, up til dec, 2012, 3 more times same problem incurred. it was scary. *tr | |||
| 10/11/2008 | 25000 | 1 | |
| Angle gear failure in volvo s60r awd. *tr | |||
| 04/07/2006 | 14300 | 1 | 08/02/2004 |
| 2004 s60awd angle gear leak required replacement of gear at 14,300 miles. the angle gear sends power to the rear wheels, and if it fails, it takes the transmission with it. while mine was caught early and replaced under warranty, a track record of the angle gear leaking and failing is being seen. volvo needs to extend warranty on this item. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 62000 | ||
| I was driving my 2004 volvo s60. there were no adverse driving conditions, and i was driving normally. i went to put my s60 in park, and it would not go past neutral into either reverse or park. my s60 has a geartronic transmission (geartronic is essentially the brand name of the volvo manumatic transmission. source: http://www.ehow.com/info_7784643_geartronic-transmission.html#ixzz1k1hj4jpr) this is a safety issue because of the fact that if i needed to go into reverse i couldn't, and because i could not shift into park and therefore could not remove my key from the ignition. there were no noticeable events leading up to this failure of the geartronic transmission shift knob, but it is a valid safety issue, and may result in a recall if this failure occurs in more volvos with the geartronic transmission. any information you can gather from volvo dealers and other reputable volvo service businesses can potentially gather enough issues with the geartronic transmission shift knob to issue a recall. this issue, if it has occurred or does occur in other volvos with the geartronic transmission and gear shift knob, may cause the driver to not be able to shift into or out of certain gears, and may result in the cars not being able to be put into park. this could result in said vehicles rolling after turned off. also, the key will not come out of said vehicles if they are not able to be shifted into park. | |||
| 12/26/2007 | 30000 | 1 | 08/12/2006 |
| When accelerating from a stop, the transmission seems to skip a gear. this results in uneven acceleration, making merging into traffic hazardous. it only happens sporadically. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2006 | 9000 | 1 | 02/08/2004 |
| Volvo s60 2004, 9000 miles, automatic transmission. while leaving a traffic light (accelerating) and at a speed of about 20 mph the engine suddenly stopped. no power for steering and brakes. what could happen if the defect occurred on the highway? the car was serviced at volvo garage according to maintenance program (6000 miles). now they said that the defect was due to the air admission system, which was found to be dirty. *ak | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 2900 | 5 | 04/23/2004 |
| Transmission flare. *jb | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 1 | 06/25/2003 | |
| Vehicle with automatic transmission has a serious design flaw that results in a serious delay when decelerating rapidly. the delay makes it seem as though the throttle has stuck for 2-3 tenths of a second. the r is touted as a performance vehicle and this delay in throttle response is down right dangerous when the vehicle is driven hard. this delay occurs every time one decelerates quickly from full throttle. volvo says it is normal. *jb. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| 12/05/2006 | 28000 | 1 | 02/11/2004 |
| The gear shift head disintegrated in my hand as i shifted from park into drive causing the vehicle unable to be shifted into any gear but drive. could not turn off the vehicle, but was able to drive into the nearest volvo dealer. consequences could have been dire if i had to stop for a road/police emergency. *nm | |||