2001 Volvo S60: check engine light

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. While driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle could be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2013 · Transmission · 168,733 miles · CA

I noticed my car jerking when it shifts, so I thought it was the transmission or something, so I brought it in a volvo dealership and they found out that it wasn't the transmission but " dsem needs etm and breather box engine light) or what the service advisor said the throttle module and I was surprised that they didn't tell me or asked me if I know about the recall. The costumer service is very poor at this place.

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Transmission · 128,700 miles · GA

I had stopped at the traffic light. As I started again on green light, the car jerkily jumped forward. I had to push hard on the brakes. As the car stopped, the check engine light came on together with service transmission light.

Filed Nov 7, 2008 · Transmission · MD

I drive a 2001 volvo s60. I purchased it new in 2002. It has a total of 35,000 miles. I drive the car short distances and in town only. It started giving me problems a couple of weeks ago with jerking forward. The "transmission required" "check engine" messages came on today. I immediately brought it to a volvo dealer who could not explain to me what the problem is until after they perform a diagnostic test at a cost $122.00. I felt that I had no other recourse but to leave it with them. I don't feel that my car should experience transmission problems since the car is only 7 years old and is not driven for long distances. Thank you for your consideration.

Filed Nov 11, 2006 · Acceleration · 75,000 miles · TX

I have approximately 80,000 miles on my vehicle and on intermittent occasions I had experienced problems with idle fluctuation and slight erratic acceleration and power behavior. On another occasion I was entering the freeway and as I accelerated into position on the freeway the car felt slow to respond and sluggish, then I received an urgent engine service required message on my dash display. As soon I had the chance I pulled over to check engine vitals, oil, coolant etc, everything was good and I hadn't noticed any serious drivability issues but reluctant to travel at highway speeds on the freeway. I inquired with the volvo dealer at my next service which coincided with this most recent issue. It was explained to me that the fault code indicated problems with the electronic throttle module/system (etm/ets), and that I could either have it cleaned which would be a temporary fix, or replaced which would cost over $1000.00. The service rep checked to see if there were any recalls for my vehicle and there were none that applied to my vehicle and as far as technical service bulletins were concerned there were two that applied but even though, my vehicle still would not qualify under any extended warranty because my vehicle was purchased in europe and shipped it back to the u.s. What is that? I thought all volvo's inevitably come from the same place. What sets my vehicle apart from any other, its still u.s. Spec and its still a volvo and we are all experiencing the same problems it appears. After doing some research on the internet, I have learned that this is a common problem effecting several model vehicles ranging from years 1999-2002 and is a potentially life-threatening problem under certain circumstances and which volvo has refused to recognize and refuses to issue a recall on the problem part that is not mechanical and in my opinion does not qualify as normal wear and tear.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Acceleration, Engine · 53,000 miles · IL

At 53,000 miles (february 2006) my check engine light, service transmission light and urgent service warning lights came on at the same time. However, I was I not experiencing any noticeable drivability issues. (with the exception of some slightly rough gear shifting - but I didn't think much of it). The dealer told me that the fault code was related to my transmission and that I need a software upgrade to my TCM (transmission control module). If the fault code returned after the upgrade, my transmission would have to be replaced. And that most likely (99.9%) the software upgrade would correct the problem. In addition, I had to pay $340 for the software upgrade because I was 6 months / 3,000 miles out of warranty and software issues where not covered by the extended warranty (3rd party - easycare -[via ford]). A few weeks later (3/5/06), the check engine comes on again and the drivability deteriorates rapidly on my trip home from work. High RPM's - little power - abrupt shifting. Fortunately, I was close to home (within 1 mile). It felt like the transmission fell apart. I brought it to the dealer (3/8/06), after two days of 'testing', I'm told the etm was replaced at no charge and to come pick up the car. I picked it up and could not leave the dealer driveway. They apologized profusely and said the etm was replaced but noticed that there is still a problem. After a few days of troubleshooting by the dealer, I was informed that the car needed a new transmission (and I had to pay an additional $200 for extended warranty co-pay).

Filed Jan 29, 2006 · Acceleration · 72,220 miles · PA

Several episodes of sudden loss of power while driving. Episode 1/28/06 nearly resulted in collision at intersection when attempting to accelerate through turn. Engine warning light came on, indicating: "reduced power" max speed 18 MPH, uphill 5 MPH. Engine rough, etm failure.

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Acceleration · 81,000 miles · NY

I was on a long trip back home on 11/29/05 when I noticed my 2001 volvo started surging after about 20 minutes of this it showed me a check engine light and a message appeared saying " performance reduced ". The car was basically shutting down. I was doing 75 MPH at the time and had to pull over to the shoulder from the left lane 4 lanes over to the right. This was a little scary doing 75 MPH. I sat on the shoulder for about 2 minutes and tried restarting the car. I seemed fine so I continued on. The same thing happened 2 more times on the trip home. The following monday 11/1/05 I brought the car to a ramsey volvo to have it looked at. They told me the etm needed to be replaced. I had them replace it. The problem I have is that it seems as if this is very common among volvo's with the etm and it is quite dangerous when they fail. If as many fail as I see on the internet I feel volvo should recall the etm and fix it.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · 64,800 miles · WI

Car would suddenly lose power, causing unsafe situations in traffic. Warning light would come on along with check engine light and message saying "reduced performance". Failure was intermittent at first and instrument lights would go back to normal.

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Acceleration · 97,809 miles · MO

Dt: 2001 volvo s60. The caller stated the air flow meter was replaced at the cost $290.00. This started about a year ago, ands happened 5-6 times . The car will lose power and stall. The check engine light came on. Took vehicle to the dealer, and they ran a diagnostic test, replaced air mass meter. The work was performed on april 5 2005, by wc motor comp inc. The caller heard about the investigation, and I knew that this was what was wrong with vehicle. Did not contact the manufacturer, but just called the federal safety agency. *ak