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Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
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- Suspension and Steering
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- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1207 repairs.
Volvo XC70 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 84 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi US $1185 |
First I took the car to the Dealer. He reported that the CV boot was leaking. He quoted $600 to replace the CV boot. I also got an estimate from two transmission shops. They told me they needed to replace the driver's side axle. Examining the old axle leads me to believe there is no trauma to the axle. The leakage is likely a manufacturing defect. This should have been caught before the warranty period expired. So I bought the Axle for $500.00 and hired one of the shops to replace it. I suspect that the Dealer is motivated NOT to find problems with the car before the warranty period expires because then he has to fix it. The CV boot leakage looked very very old and looked like it had been there for a while. The oil was leaking out the side near the metal band. Again, the shops claimed that a stick or stone hit the CV boot and caused leakage. However, careful detailed examination of the CV boot and metal bands revealed no physical damage at all. I believe that this repair was caused by a manufacturing defect and was missed earlier by the Dealer during the warranty period. Volvo is supposed to cover this kind of defect to the transmission, if found before the warranty period is expired. The warranty just expired last year. However, the leaking oil looked new at the leak near the metal band, but the spilled oil around the old axle looked very old and dried and caked as if it had been there for several years. OEM Driver's Side Axles for this year are only bought from the Dealer and do not usually go out. This is an unusual repair for this age of car. |
2012 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78500 mi US $1000 |
All wheel drive rear engagement device. |
2010 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56500 mi | transmission would stumble or not run smoothly after first start in the morning. The dealer could not find the problem and Volvo said they would provide 50% discount for any repairs up to 100K miles. |
| 64500 mi | The transmission would hesitate when first started for the day. |
| 94280 mi | Rear differential |
2010 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 128340 mi | error codes on scan - nothing repaired at this point - new scanner arriving this month to provide better diagnostics |
| 88000 mi US $6000 |
Rear differential failed. Had to be replaced |
| 116000 mi US $1200 |
Nosie pinion gear in rear end. Obtained rear end parts from Land Rover |
2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78198 mi | at 119,000 km both front bearings shuddered and need immediate replacement. Done by dealer at no charge. |
| 57100 mi US $200 |
Light grinding noise during right turns at speed. Changed out axle part, forgot name (maybe bevel gear?) |
2008 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi | noise from driveshaft, bearing at both ends were worn |
| 63240 mi | Haldex AWD failure but car drivable in FWD mode. Diagnostic work to determine cause of failure indicated failed pump. Ordered parts to change pump and fluid. |
| 63550 mi C $1200 |
Haldex AWD system pump replacement. |
2007 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 151280 mi C $1000 |
AWD system not working. Replaced Haldex AWD hydraulic pump and fluid. |
| 153760 mi C $450 |
Leaking CV joints on front axle. Axles removed, boot clamps replaced. |
| 71000 mi | Axle boot broken. Axle boot broken. |
| 14000 mi | Geartronic system was getting stuck in 3rd and not autochanging down when in manual mode. Software updated but made no difference. However, problem stopped in October - suspect it is heat related. |
| 65100 mi | Temp sensor for AWD system was diagnosed as fried and needed to be replaced. Issue was diagnosed but not repaired during this trip (part needed to be ordered). |
| 80600 mi C $1000 |
Related to AWD ... Temp sensor not a problem, but other area. Shop diagnosed it again and repaired/replaced components. |
2007 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 168020 mi $80000 |
Autom. trans. defect |
2006 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84900 mi C $2500 |
Replaced angle gear |
| 94860 mi C $1500 |
Experienced loss of AWD.Differential module required repair along with replacement of Haldex pump and filter. Also, replaced Haldex oil with fresh fluid. |
| 162000 mi US $347 |
Turning sharply produced a grinding noise. Technician found noise coming from Axle Shafts. Replaced both right and left axle shafts with after market shafts and corrected the problem. |
| 90520 mi C $684 |
Removed, repaired and replaced Differential Electronic Module (DEM) Dealer wanted $2800 for new DEM |
| 61500 mi US $1300 |
Suspect rear driveshaft wearing out |
| 66300 mi US $1570 |
Wheel skipping in rear. The driveshaft was replaced but the issue persisted. Driveshaft replacement was removed. |
| 134000 mi US $1400 |
Driveshaft assembly replaced |
| 163000 mi US $250 |
Gearshift pin mechanism broke, causing gear selector to go from "Drive" to "Tiptronic" mode. Replaced part. |
2005.5 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65100 mi | Shifting R to D an knock is produced. Dealer said that entire transmission needs to be replaced. They refused my demand to just change the oil. Ended up taking it to a garage. Using the mineral transmission oil of Toyota. Knock disappeared. |
| 73160 mi $1600 |
transmission was rough again. Brought car to a transmission specialist in Queretaro Mexico. Found to much wear particules. He rebuild the gearbox for 1600USD. He left the car like new. Excellent job. www.transmisionesautomaticas.com.mx |
2005 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89000 mi US $250 |
A clunking sound when shifting between D and R after the transmission has shifted into R (i.e. not the shifting sound, something more). |
| 128100 mi US $200 |
Dropped off for an oil change and request to inspect apparent lack of AWD function. Tech determined that the Aux. On-demand Coupling (AOC) mounted to the front of the rear diff was not working. Car continues in FWD mode only. |
| 130500 mi US $1123 |
The rear differential clutch for the AWD (the Automatic On-demand Clutch or AOC) was broken. It needed a new hydraulic pump. |
| 162000 mi US $1100 |
Drive shaft cv joints were failing... As was the passenger side front half-shaft. |
| 165000 mi US $650 |
The driveshaft from rock auto failed and needed to be replaced. |
| 75300 mi US $390 |
leaking angle/bevel gear, resealed by dealer |
| 117000 mi US $400 |
Gear shift broke |
| 140740 mi C $1250 |
CV Axel replaced Differential Electronic Module + Pump |
| 171800 mi US $2600 |
AWD In-op. Stripped collar gear. Removed angle gear case and replaced collar gear. Prop shaft front universal joint seized. Replaced joint and boot. |
| 167300 mi US $5850 |
AWD failed and needed to be replaced. Additional repiars to suspension. |
| 136000 mi | No repair. Diagnosed as blown transmission |
| 81000 mi | Complete transmission and transmission cooler replacement. No problem evident to owner. |
| 40000 mi | Gear shift stuck in drive. |
| 68400 mi US $236 |
REPLACE GEAR SHIFT SHIFTER - FAILURE - WOULD NOT DISENGAGE |
| 144000 mi £3100 |
Slipping automatic transmission. Reconditioned valves, torque converter and replace worn transmission casing. |
| 159800 mi US $200 |
The transmission is skipping and stuttering when driving in the Colorado mountains. They did a software upgrade but it didn't help much. I am told I need a new transmission. |
| 192820 mi C $200 |
Replaced RH front wheel bearing and halfshaft due to wear |
2004 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 178000 mi US $836 |
Angle gear leaking. Removed and found gear preload not properly set with evidence of previous disassembly/repair. We have all records of previous, second owner. Nothing on angle gear. Mechanic suggested warranty repair from new. Gears worn. Replaced angle gear with used. Inspected and replaced seals. |
| 144000 mi US $1500 |
Flushed fluids to extend life. Dealer wanted to replace transmission. |
| 68200 mi C $790 |
Had click noise at idle, when shift from P to D or R, they changed lots of parts and then they said it is from within the tranny so no fix other than changing tranny, I didn't do it. |
| 209000 mi US $1250 |
Hard shifts, delayed shifts, cold shifting issues. Solenoids rebuilt. |
| 162000 mi US $280 |
Transmission Speed sensor went bad and replaced both with the new harness and all is good. |
| 190000 mi US $200 |
Inner passenger CV boot ruptured. Car ran for a few thousand miles with no noticeable degradation until I replaced the axle assembly. |
| 128000 mi US $750 |
Rebuild transfer case due to unacceptable level of oil leaking |
| 79360 mi $150 |
Left outer joint showed to be bad in an annual inspection. |
| 95160 mi $1200 |
Flush and new transmission fluid, transmission computer put in |
| 104160 mi $500 |
Transmission flushed and new fluid. |
| 108500 mi $800 |
ECM DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CASE bad. Bought used one on ebay for 100USD. |
| 149000 mi US $150 |
Replaced both front CV axles. |
| 48360 mi C $133 |
Transmission was not shifting properly and was often hunting for the gear. |
| 118420 mi C $650 |
The Differential Electronic Module (DEM) required repair. Sent to Xemodex to rebuild and added a improve heat shield from IPD. Know. Issue. Volvo dealership charges $2500 to fix. |
| 114300 mi US $85 |
Failed transmission bushing carrier. Replaced entire unit with OEM part. |
| 149420 mi C $500 |
The transmission was knocking occasionally. I was hoping to have it fixed but the mechanic screwed it up even more, so I just scrapped the car. However, given all the problems I had with this car, like the ABS module had to be repaired, both front suspension springs broke TWICE, front ball bearing in the wheel, the radiator went when the car was 6 yrs old, the radio was going crazy changing 20 stations a minute, and a few others, like I had the timing belt replaced, I would not touch a volvo with a ten foot pole again. What an idiot builds a car where a timing belt has to be occasionally replaced? I bought a 2018 Toyota RAV4 |
| 174000 mi US $1500 |
driver side rear axle |
| 221200 mi US $450 |
BCM was damaged and causing errors and loss of AWD. Removed unit and sent to Xemodex for remanufacturing. |
| 167700 mi US $950 |
front drive axles grinding - replace both. - $200 parts I purchased and $100 labor at independent shop |
| 170800 mi US $780 |
2 years ago both front CV axles were replaced, one vibrated immediately, and got progressively worse - finally bit the bullet and replaced the right side axle - I supplied the parts last time so I can't say it was caused by the shop. AWD not working - asked shop to look at it while it was in for other things. They were not familier with this system, but with my input a limited diagnosis suggested a mechanical problem at the transmission end. |
| 245000 mi US $400 |
Replace passenger front axle (again) - mechanic reports excessive wear in inside joint - found during state inspection. |
| 214000 mi US $300 |
needs new boots at rear tires. |
2003 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi C $2500 |
needed new transmission chip |
| 132060 mi C $250 |
Replaced Haldex solenoid Replaced Haldex solenoid. (Also replaced 1 headlight bulb and 1 taillight bulb.) |
| 145080 mi C $170 |
Propeller shaft (driveshaft) was not properly engaged with rear differential/Haldex. Mechanic cleaned splines and re-seated the sahft. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
CV joints |
| 159300 mi US $1400 |
Bevel gear was leaking. Diagnosed at another dealer. When the mechanic was resealing it, he found that the 4wd sleeve was broken and replaced that as well. The transmission was shifting erratically on a regular basis. The mechanic was not able to get it to act up. Since he looked at it, the Transmission has not had the problem. |
| 188500 mi US $4200 |
Transmission flare. Tech found transfer gear frozen and metal shavings in the valve body. The transmission was rebuilt. This was a continuing problem that the dealer could not locate. |
| 254753 mi US $1312 |
CV joint bearing failure both sides |
| 110000 mi US $167 |
Front transfer case has been leaking slowly and collecting dirt and grime; looks like a scab on case. Dealer indicated it was not repairable and that I should just drive it that way... CV Boot tore. Only repair is to order an entirely new axle. Transmission started slipping between gear shifts. Changed transmission fluid with genuine Volvo. Third fluid change in 20K miles. Fluid alone costs $117. Seems to do the trick though. Hopefully last time I need to change it. |
| 143300 mi US $1929 |
Front Differential Failure causing loss of AWD. Diagnosis: angle gear stripped. Initially thought it was only the angle gear sleeve. New Differential $1800. Used Differential $1200. |
| 165500 mi US $500 |
Rear Drive Shaft (Propeller Shaft) failure, causing loud knocks intermittently. Local shop quote was $1300 for OE shaft (must replace entire unit) and $300 for install. Colorado Drive Shaft sells rebuilt Volvo w/OE components for $485 |
| 212000 mi US $600 |
Car needed a new driveshaft. Ordered from a shop called "Colorado Driveshaft". They had the best price. They rebuild the OEM shafts, so no Chinese junk here. |
| 166000 mi US $2100 |
Lost reverse. |
| 301000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission worn out.Used transmission with 89,000 miles installed. |
2001 Volvo XC70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 78120 mi R 200 |
Passenger side near side, cv botcher failed. all parts renewed. |
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