Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| RTJ-22103 | 12/23/2009 | 10033045 | Volvo: rear differential housing, leakage and resealing. oil leakage/moisture from the rear differential housing halves can be resolved by resealing the housing and replacing the seals. the rear differential itself does not normally need | 06/28/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/13/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. the contact stated that radiator fluid would leak into the transmission, causing the vehicle to jerk and perform sluggish. the dealer diagnosed that the contact would need a new transmission. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 06/13/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. the contact stated that radiator fluid would leak into the transmission, causing the vehicle to jerk and perform sluggish. the dealer diagnosed that the contact would need a new transmission. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/08/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud banging when changing gears while driving 25 mph and above. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the transmission fluid would need replacing and the computer would need a software upgrade. the dealer made the repairs but to no avail. the failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 07/08/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl. the contact wanted owns a 2005 volvo v70. the contact hears a loud banging noise when the gears switch. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the vehicle needs transmission and and computer upgrade. the dealer added transmission fluid and upgraded the computer but that did not remedy the problem. the contact stated this is a known issue with this year make and model and needs to be recalled. the failure mileage was 100,000. jo | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 79000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 volvo v70. the contact stated that while being at a complete stop she applied on the accelerator pedal when the vehicle hesitated and did not respond . the vehicle responded after a minute and this has occurred 7 additional times. the dealer was informed about the failure and they stated that the vehicle needs a new transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79000 and the current mileage was 85000.cv | |||