ih ave 65000 miles on my 2003 volvo and the transmission is slipping.?

Question

is this really possible and if confirmed with another shop, aside from dealer, should i sell it since costs would be 2/3 of resell value?

Answer 1

if confirmed with another shop aside from dealer? have you actulay noticed the "slipping" or any other odd shifting etc?
i would most definatly service the fluid and flush out the convertor through the cooler lines [CHECK MANUAL THIS TRANS MAY TAKE SPECIAL FLUID] only available from volvo.
i have saved several of these transaxels by doing this although the fluid cost is high if these are serviced every 15k turbo and every 30k normaly asperated these transmissions have been lasting just fine. several customers already in the 250k range and doing fine [these cars will last but they require service]

Answer 2

Auto or Manual?

I assume auto...most likely you either have a torque converter that is on its way to going down or some kind of gear problem. It could also be an electrical/ecu depending on the car.

I would go get a quote for a repair...if it is too much, I would just cut my losses and sell the car...also don't make the mistake of buying another Volvo. They're very safe cars but the reliability is lacking especially with the price you probable paid.

Answer 3

Have you contacted Volvo (not a dealership) but actual company? My Volvo had sorta the same problem, and they made the dealership repair if for free. I got about $8000 worth of work done to my car all free. I had a 2005 S80. The electrical system, the throttle, the headlights, alternator. A lot of stuff went wrong. my car was not under warranty either, I didn't buy it from Volvo. hope that helps.

Answer 4

Is it possible? Even cars with proven reliability can have problems very early in their lifetimes. My girlfriend has a 2004 Honda Civic with 15000 miles that has had problems with her throttle position sensor and speedometer. These are problems that aren't even really dependent on how the car is driven.

Transmission problems can be influenced by the way the driver accelerates. That being said, of course a transmission can go bad early in a car's life. If in 4 years, you drove the car 65,000 miles, thats 14,000 miles a year, slightly above the average driver.

PLEASE do not sell a car with a problem like that without telling the buyer. Thanks!

Answer 5

well check it out buddy i hardly see any 2000 and up volvos with bad transmission especially S-60,but we do have problems with th S80 trassmision when in conguntion with the 6 cylinder T6(twin turbo)but even that they dont slip they shutter when shifting 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 sometimes to 4 too,not to much slipping though,volvo used a general motors transmision in those cars with that engine becuse they were to lazy to design their own,but thats ok cus that engine sucks too,you also have low miles on that volvo too,unless your a hotrodder then anythings possible well leme know if theres anything else i can od to help

Answer 6

Is it totally out of warranty? Did you ever change the transmission fluid and filter? Get a second opinion and if it needs a tranny, change the tranny oil and dump that Swedish Ford.

Answer 7

sell it