2001 Volvo S60: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Acceleration · 205,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH on cruise control, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the service engine urgent warning light illuminated. The service engine urgent warning illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) in 2011. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 205,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2011 · Acceleration · DC

2001 volvo s60. Attorney writes on behalf of consumer in regards to problems with vehicle as described in the federal safety agency action number pe05-041*tgw the vehicle was taken to the dealer regarding the recall. However, the vehicle was not exhibiting the characteristics at the time. The dealer claimed their diagnostic test did not indicate anything wrong with the etm, but there could have been something wrong with an outside temperature sensor, which they suggested might be a part of the problem. The consumer was charged $103 for the diagnostic test, and they indicated it would cost $270 to replace the sensor. The consumer declined the repairs. The consumer took the vehicle to a repair facility and they replaced both temperature sensors. Following the replacement of the sensors, the technician reported the vehicle exhibited symptoms of surging, idle fluctuating and loss of power. Clearly, the sensors were not the problem. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the diagnostic test.

Filed Oct 23, 2010 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · PA

Transmission failure at 94k miles. Car lost power barely making it through an intersection. Internet research indicates this is a common failure among volvo s60.

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Acceleration · 88,590 miles · WA

Speed control problem. My 2001 volvo s60 lost power last night, while I was in the fast lane driving 70 MPH on interstate 5! I rapidly lost speed and by some miracle was able to weave through traffic to the roadside. The engine continued to run but it was as if the gas pedal was not connected to the engine. I managed to proceed at fast idle speed to an off ramp and found a parking lot, where I shut off the engine. I contacted the company I bought the car from and they suggested that I try to re-start the engine, which I did and the problem had corrected itself. I have scheduled my volvo for service. The irony is that my wife has a 2001 volvo xc station wagon and the same problem occurred with her vehicle last september. The volvo dealer corrected the problem by replacing an ECM and re-programming it. The problem with her volvo xc hasn't re-occurred. The real concern is that in both instances, we were traveling on an interstate freeway at high speed when the problem occurred and only by pure luck didn't cause an accident!!

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 Jan 11, 2006 · Acceleration · 65,000 miles · MI

Throttle control module of my 2001 volvo s60 failed. The vehicle would go from a normal driving condition (road load, approx. 45 MPH) to a reduced speed of a max. 20 - 25 MPH. After trail and error, I learned that after 5 to 6 engine restarts, I could get the vehicle to drive normal, without the reduced power. But over time the vehicle would go back into the same reduced power mode.

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Acceleration · 35,000 miles · GA

Dt*:the contact stated while driving, the vehicle intermittently lost power and lurched forward. This happened when the gas pedal was depressed after depressing the brake pedal. Then, the vehicle lurched forward with force. The problem became current and happened several times a day.

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Acceleration · CA

Dt: the contact stated his vehicle hesitated and surged. Right before the vehicle hesitated or surged it lost power. It started as an intermittent problem but is now occurring daily. The rate of speed does not seem to be a factor. However, it does often occur between 40 and 50 MPH. But, it has occurred at lower speeds. The vehicle stalled twice. The first time the vehicle would not restart and was towed into the dealership. The dealer cleaned the electric control (etm), and this solved the problem for one week. The second time the vehicle stalled the contact turned the ignition off and waited twenty minutes. The vehicle immediately restarted, and he was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle is currently in the dealership awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The dealer has been in contact with the manufacturer. They are discussing replacing the etm and other procedures to fix the problem.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Fuel system · 81,872 miles · MA

2001 volvo s60 t5 w/manual transmission stalled abruptly with a "reduced power" message on the dashboard computer display while accelerating on a highway onramp. This was a very dangerous situation, as another vehicle was behind me and came close to colliding with my vehicle due to immediate deceleration w/no warning/brake lights until I was able to react to the unexpected situation. After pulling over, stopping the car for a few minutes and restarting, I was able to continue driving it, but it seemed to run rough and "stutter" a bit for the rest of the trip. Drove to local volvo dealership first thing next morning and resulting diagnosis & repair was "throttle unit internal fault" and replacement of the electronic throttle module (etm). Engine fault codes were: ECM 915d, 916d, 904c, 928a & 903f. Repairs totaled $1,012.03.

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 Oct 20, 2005 · Acceleration · 18,268 miles · CA

I own a 2001 volvo s60 with a little over 18,000 miles on the vehicle. On 10-19-2005, I was stopped at an intersection waiting for the left lane turn signal. When the signal turned green, I proceeded into the intersection and noticed that my car started to lose power even though my foot was on the accelerator throttle. I applied more pressure to the accelerator throttle, but the vehicle continued to lose speed, then all of a sudden the vehicle lurched forward as if to kick in and the acceleration resumed. It was alarming, because if I had been on a freeway or had been in a situation whereby I had to pass a slow driver on a two lane highway, I could have been in some serious trouble. Again, my car has very low mileage for a 2001 vehicle. I would appreciate being included in any investigation that may uncover a possible defect in the vehicle regarding this matter. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, terry w. Morris.

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Fuel system · 33,000 miles · TX

First event--normal vehicle operation- 33000 miles 48 months old. Stalled turning left through busy intersection at rush hour--loss power steering capability almost ran off road toward light post--no accident occurred. (may, 2005) no repairs. Second event--normal vehicle operation (35,250)-stalled going through intersection oct. 4 2005. No accident.--electronic throttle modulator cleaned --{given option of cleaning $220 (with no guarantee) or replacing for $970 (still with no guarantee)}