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2003 Volvo XC90 transmission problems

The 2003 Volvo XC90 has 49 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 33% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

49

Transmission complaints

33%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT 38 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REACH HER DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 14, 2010

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2003 Volvo XC90 have?

NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2003 Volvo XC90 transmission — 33% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.