File · VOLVO-AW55

AW55-50 / AW55-51 transmission failure

Manufacturer

Volvo

Years

2003–2010

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **AW55-50 / AW55-51 transmission failure** issue — it's a known defect on Volvo S60/S80/V70 from 2003–2010.

Aisin AW55-50/51 5-speed automatic suffers solenoid and torque-converter failures. Repair commonly $4K–$6K.

Source: Volvo TSB; multiple class actions.

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Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the AW55-50 / AW55-51 transmission failure issue — well-documented defect on Volvo 2003–2010, Volvo TSB; multiple class actions. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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