NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2nd generation XC70 has a transmission issue and the 2003 model year seems to be the worst of it. These are still solidly built and comfortable cars, but if you're looking at buying used you might be better off avoiding the 2003 unless it has already had its transmission replaced.

1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,200 miles

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2003 Volvo XC70 transmission problems

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2003 Volvo XC70 Owner Comments

problem #5

Sep 012011

XC70

  • 71,000 miles

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I purchased my (2003) Volvo XC70 in late 2006 from I service it regularly and do routine maintenance checks. About a month ago the car began to jerk and hesitate. I took it to the dealer and was told I needed a new transmission for $5700. The car has 71000 miles on it.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #4

Jun 102011

XC70

  • 100,000 miles
2003 Volvo XC70 transmission failure in car with 100,000K miles.

- Boston, MA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 012010

XC70

  • 75,000 miles
2003 Volvo xc 70 with geartronic transmission failure at 75K miles. Transmission flares when shifting gears and makes clunking noise when downshifting into first gear at stops. Transmission fluid has been changed and software reflashed, problem remains.

- Los Angeles , CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 132010

XC70

  • 125,000 miles
Volvo 2003 xc 70 transmission shifting problem, loss of 1st gear along with hard shift between 2-3rd.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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problem #1

May 142010

XC70

  • 80,000 miles
Volvo XC70 2003 transmission is going bad with 80,000 miles on it. Needs a total replacement. Hesitates during shifting and sometimes doesn't go into gear for several seconds. Power booster to the brakes also has a seal issue causing power booster electronic vacuum to constantly run.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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