| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2003 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 69 repairs.
2003 Volvo XC90 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Volvo XC90
Engine not specified
| 121000 mi | replaced driveshaft |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission cannot be flushed, only drained and refilled.Shop in Fl has done 2x on this vehicle. Volvo has a class action suit for 2003,4, &5 against these trans for this prob. trans doesn't malfun but fluid is burnt & metal shavings prest |
| 153000 mi US $4000 |
Final drive failed and shift valves failed. Second transmission repair, first at 105k. Partially fixed, found would require more work, so replaced the car. So much for Volvo being reliable. |
| 139000 mi US $2800 |
Infamous trans issue. Dead pressure control valve. |
| 150800 mi US $2100 |
The all familiar failed transmission. Not only did the pressure control solenoid fail but the torque converter clutch came apart as well. |
| 154000 mi US $4100 |
Rebuilt transmission (will be 3rd transmission) after roughly 75,000 miles (first transmission replaced at 75,000. |
| 154000 mi US $650 |
Axle installed incorrectly when transmission rebuilt. Axle failed and caused leakage of transmission. |
| 146800 mi | Software update |
| 168000 mi | Leak determined. Waiting to see if under Aamco warranty. |
| 168000 mi | Oil leak not repaired. |
| 90000 mi US $2500 |
Something in the rod was leaking transmission fluid into the wheel area. Sounds like BS to me, but who knows. |
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Not shifting properly. |
2003 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42782 mi | Inner CV Boot Clamp - was loose had it repaired at same time of Angle Gear reseal |
| 219480 mi A $140 |
transmission shift problem - requires overhaul |
| 76000 mi US $450 |
CV boot busted for a while/was easier to replace axle. |
| 107500 mi US $1500 |
AWD angle gear failed damaging right front axle in the process. Replaced angle gear & axle. |
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