What's New; Forum Listing ; Showcase; Gallery; Advanced Search; Members; FAQ; Dark Mode View Mode Menu Log in … I suspect many people are having problems and hopefully no gets hurt. I do have a double clonk when engaging drive, but I do not have any problems with … Stage 0 – Tune Everything Up On Your Volvo – The List of Parts & Labor; Volvo Repair Database – DIY Repairs, Tutorials for Volvo … Customer states that the transmission is slipping, bucking, and jerking when shifting into lower gears. Aug 11 2010. Hi everyone, Been a lurker on the site since I bought a used Volvo back in 2016 and now I need some advice rather than just simply taking it to a dealer to... Search "" across the entire site Search "" in this forum Search "" in this discussion. Though this number still remains relatively low at a total of nine, the transmission category also receives the majority of complaints that are costly to fix. Volvo V70 Transmission Problems. only about 6 months ago. 1035931 . Problem Description. July 2006 in Volvo. The stick shift … Again this is intermittent. Owners also complain about the vehicle’s electrical system, engine and engine cooling system, vehicle speed control, steering and brakes. I am also an unfortunate owner of the Volvo XC90. After driving for a few miles, transmission shifts hard in lower gears. The problem got worse and the transmission slips and then jumps into gear. The warranty just expired last year. Volvo's DCT is available on the FH and FM models, powered by Euro 5 D13 engines with 500 and 540 horsepower. 2001 Volvo S60 transmission problems with 19 complaints from S60 owners. Central Electronic Module (CEM) is the main electrical module on Volvo vehicles that communicate with the rest of your car's modules and components. Every day, the Volvo Construction Equipment technical support team gets calls from customers covering any number of topics. … Transmission has not failed as of yet but am sure it will and if me or my family is hurt, i hope honda is ready for a serious law suit. Report. Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. You can figure out your Volvo’s transmission issue by examining the color and smell of your transmission fluid with the dipstick. When it fails, it can cause unpredictable intermittent electrical problems. 2002 Volvo S60 130,000 mi, … 2004 Volvo S60 156,000 mi, Visitor. If the transmission has a mechanical problem, press the L button on the gear selector and move the gear lever to the D position to activate Limp Home Mode. problem # 2. Volvo offers its I-Shift AMT in five distinct packages. I recently had my timing belt replaced, and two days after i had it done i got some bad news. Trust me when i say this!!" For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. The expense of having issues with your Volvo XC70. Features vary, but the overall focus is always on fuel economy. Skip to the content . I almost crashed the car in front of me. The DCT was originally developed for Euro 6 … Move mouse cursor over image to identify single parts. The good news is that most shops warrantee … Some problems, though, can only be confirmed while driving the car. If the problem … - Livermore, CA, USA. To see how frequently Volvo XC60 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. I was unsure how to start a new topic and apologize ahead of time if I am posting out of place. The worst complaints are lost forward and reverse, transmission/tcu failure. This did not solve the problem but seemed to introduce another problem. 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