2005 Volvo XC90 transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 39 complaints for the 2005 Volvo XC90, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
This vehicle was purchased outright as a new vehicle in february 2005. This 2005 xc90, FWD with approximately 13,880 miles had a complete transmission failure on 03/21/2007. Day prior to the event, an odd noise was heard on driver's side of vehicle. Upon acceleration vehicle would hesitate then lunge forward. Service department called upon arrival at home. The following morning, on way to dealership/service, 2 blocks from there vehicle lost power and would no longer accelerate.
2005 volvo xc-90, transmission failure. "transmission service urgent' light came on and the transmission began slipping at 131,997 miles; in july 2009. This was a new transmission, replaced by the dealer at 76,994 miles in january 2008. The vehicle has only been serviced by that dealership. The new transmission lasted less than 18 months and less than 54,000 miles at a cost of over $5,000.00. The replacement transmission was either defective or not new, which is what was proclaimed.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Volvo XC90
- Engine 64 complaints
- Electrical system 51 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Lighting 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 25 complaints