Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 4607 | 03/13/2003 | 10001321 | All-wheel drive propeller shaft joint/boot kit available. *tt | 04/30/2003 | |
| 430029 | 05/01/2001 | 430029 | 621829 | Customer complaint regarding transmission lockup engagement / disengagement while driving at cruising speeds (90 - 100 km/h / 55 - 60 mph) may be due to coolant contaminated, degraded or overheated transmission fluid. *t | 10/02/2001 |
| 4316 | 01/11/2001 | 616746 | New software developed to reduce harsh coast downshifts on r models equipped with the aw 55-50 five speed automatic transmission. *tt | 03/09/2001 | |
| 4318 | 01/11/2001 | 616747 | Subject regarding new software developed to improve shift quality on vehicles equipped with the aw 55-50 five speed automatic transmission. this software will reduce harsh 4-2 and 3-2 downshifts, give more consistent shift quality and | 03/09/2001 | |
| 4311 | 10/11/2000 | 615037 | Some awd / xc car might have a squeaking sound when making sharp turns at low speed (e.g., during parking maneuvers). *tt | 12/18/2000 | |
| 4312 | 10/11/2000 | 615036 | Subject regarding 5-speed automatic transmission fluid; fluide type jws-3309. *tt | 12/18/2000 | |
| 430029REV | 05/01/2000 | 430029 | 612377 | Customer may complain regarding transmission lockup engagement/disengagement while driving at cruising speeds (90-100 km/h/55-60 mph) | 06/07/2000 |
| 4430029 | 04/01/2000 | 610596 | Some customers may complain regarding transmission lockup engagement / disengagement while driving at cruising speeds (55 - 60 mph) due to worn, overheated transmission fluid. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
| 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 - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| 4607 | 01/16/2004 | 10016115 | X70 awd propeller shaft joint / boot kit available as a spare part. *tt | 08/31/2005 | |
| 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 | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 114500 | ||
| Lost power in traffic, had to drive 10 mph in limp mode in heavy traffic | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 48000 | ||
| My entiire transmission failed and had to be replaced by the manufacturer. my turbo has now failed and warranty recently expired. the current quote is $1000.00 or more to repair this. the airbag did not deploy on 2 occasions when it should have. the dealership refused to check it because it was too expensive. when i bought the car at 7500 miles, the antenna motor was broken. my salesperson told me they would repair it on my next service appointment. this promise was not honored, they later claimed that was my fault and not covered under warranty. this seems like a lot of problems for a car of this caliber. i am extremely dissappointed with volvo service and quality. i had a honda for 7 years and never had problems like these. i will go back to honda now. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/08/2006 | 82000 | 3 | 01/25/2000 |
| With only 80,000 miles, after 5 years of driving, the engine is warning that the electronic throttle system' (ets) failed. the dealer and an independent repair shop only can replace the ets module at a cost of $1,200. the replacement part is actually the same as the failed part with no improvement. searches on the internet showed that this part failed over and over again. when it failed the car could be driven in a limp along home mode, which i have had to use, making other cars pass me while this car could only go about 5-10 mph. the internet postings indicated that nhtsa was trying to work with volvo to extend the factory warranty of this part, but with no settlement yet. letting volvo to continue to use known trouble-prone parts which should be resolved.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 01/09/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was in parked and without prior warning it jumped out of gear and rolled down the street.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| While pulling in driveway at about 10 mp road was slipperry vehicle bumped into a curb. this broke front axle, there was no body damage to vehicle, oil pan was leaking. volvo co. said consumer lied about accident, and they are not liable.*ak *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 12/09/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Left front axle snapped under seemingly normal driving conditions,20miles per hour hitting a curb.is this commonly seen in volvo cars?it would seem this car is dangerous since it could happen at higher speeds producing serious injuries. *ak | |||