Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. While driving 35 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle suddenly slowed down and stalled. The contact noticed that the more he depressed the accelerator pedal, the more the RPM gauge would fluctuate but the vehicle only slowed down. The check engine light also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) and offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
2002 Volvo S60 acceleration complaints
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2002 volvo s60 experienced a very sudden reduction is speed and had to be driven home in limp mode. I brought the car to marten's volvo where it had the software updated and the throttle cleaned. This sounds very much like it should be covered by the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). However, the dealer said that my vehicle (turbo engine) is excluded from the recall.
Two malfunctions exist with the 2002 volvo s60. The first one is a faulty driver's information module defect that causes a total malfunction of the entire dashboard. Specifically, the dashboard goes completely blank while driving and all of the gauges become inoperable, including the speedometer. Therefore, preventing the driver from being able to control or monitor the vehicle's speed. The second malfunction is the front and rear heated 02 oxygen sensors. These manufacture defects have a potential to cause a very serious accident. The driver's information module and the 02 sensors were mandatory components that were required to be replaced as opposed to repaired.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle went into limp mode and was unable to drive more than 15 to 20 miles per hour. The failure occurs often while being driven. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. Another mechanic stated that the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) was related to the failure. The dealer stated that his VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle is currently in the process of being inspected by the second mechanic. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a service center. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 4/14/09 *cn updated 04/17/09.
Car began to accelerate and decelerate erratically with no change in accelerator position while on a 250 mile trip. At one point when attempting to pass a truck the car suddenly decelerated and acted like it would stall then just as suddenly accelerated. This almost caused an accident as there were cars behind us passing as well and oncoming traffic. A very scary situation.
I drive a 2002 volvo s-60. Since august, I have been experiencing engine failure at random times, most noticably while breaking. After researching on line, it seems that other volvos are experiencing similar problems. I took the car to a dealer 3 months ago and was told that they have no idea what the problem is or how to fix it. The problem has escalated since that time. I returned to the dealer this morning and am hoping for a better response, but am concerned that volvo may have a bigger problem on their hands that they are not dealing with.
2002 volvo 75,000 mi has a defective electronic throttle which causes car to suddenly shut off while in drive. I understand this to be a common problem and there is a class action lawsuit filed in california for model years 1999-2001. Cost to replace is $1200.00.
Dt: 2002 volvo s60. The contact stated the engine turned off while driving. The vehicle was going approximately 25 MPH when this occurred. He was the original owner of this vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and they could not find the cause of the problem. This happened in january 2005. There has not been a recurrence.
Dt: vehicle stalled/died/ost power while driving 30-35 MPH due to throttle body failure.
"engine system service required" message intermittently appeared in message window, with caution sign (lighted orange triangle). Gas pedal position sensor failure.
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