2002 Volvo S60: check engine light

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 140,000 miles · MO

Service lights scroll in sporadic motion flipping through constant alerts, check engine light, air bag light, constant electrical problems going on, fuel door wont open, both front seats have electrical problems, obvious burn thru on passenger side indicates its been overheated and dangerous. Everytime I've taken it in the shop they say there are no recalls - yet plenty of complaints over fires with seats. Can't used heated seats at all. Engine seems to remain inconsistent in speed, dashboard lights go completely out and the electrical issues affect back brake lights. The electrical issues bounce in cycles to where no one can detect the problems. Check engine line continues to have to be reset and service lights continually send scrolled warning to pull over. Already had vehicle towed and can't trust vehicle will start. Always a wiring issue involved. The car is in the shop now again. 3/16/18 (same issues)

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 106,539 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. While driving at 45 MPH, a fuel odor emitted into the vehicle. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,539. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

The vehicle just stops while driving, all of the panel lights come on check engine lights. Had to replace the ocm sensor and the ECM sensor mckivitt volvo in san leandro ([xxx]) service mgr. Has never mention any type of recalls to the car. They also replaced the fuel injection at my cost. Had to get a smog in aug 2013, check engine light has come back on not allowing me to smog with out repairs to oxygen sensors, during this visit my control arms were noticeably broken, they said nothing. I found out when I got the car back after them changing the oxygen sensors to pass smog and I got the smog and a oil change they notified me, I had them replaced by a cheaper mech in april 2014 @ 75,000 miles. Now it's august 2014 and I was driving down very steep hill@ 45mph and the car just shut off causing limp mode and me hitting a curb to stop. Towed back to dealership@ 84,601 miles and being told it's normal, clean or replace the etm sensor now charging me $2,000. I have never received recall. I'm lost now without a vehicle. Isn't volvo supposed to fix this issue or do we have to die and then years later you guys at volvo corporation figure there was a malfunction.. Please let me know what to do??? All this service manager wants is money and doesn't care about anyone's safety. I was laughed at today being told that oh you've only travel 25,000 mi and I've seen you 4 times since then, it's not a honda and you really have to put some muscle into it when it does this limp mode. I was scared to death along with my family and was laughed at in my face with a smile telling me he'll call and tell me how much$$$. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 9, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 229,000 miles · RI

While driving in the dark, power to the electronics listed below were lost inevitably and many warning lights/messages appeared on the dash (also listed below under symptoms). There were no warning signs that this was about to happen nor is there any explanation for why it happened. I was driving on a dark road and I lost complete vision of the road due to headlight failure (both low and high beams). This scenario is a common safety issue associated with many other similar volvo years and models. I had to stop the car immediately to avoid crashing and call someone to pick me up. All symptoms from this "blackout" did not and have not disappeared since it happened, making the car undrivable. These symptoms are suspect to be the result of a cem failure, which also controls emissions. As stated previously, this exact scenario has caused thousands of similar volvo years and models to be recalled/repaired on volvo's behalf. Unfortunately, my vehicle model has not been placed under recall for this extremely, dangerous safety defect. I would like to see action taken against volvo and repair costs covered on their behalf. Symptoms: brake failure stop safely warning message engine system service required warning message SRS airbag service urgent warning message low beam headlights not working high beams headlights not working check engine light on ABS light on traction control light on odometer not working radio not working power seats & heated seats not working 12v sockets (front & rear) not working trip odometer not working clock reset.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 187,045 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was made aware of the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The fuel pump was replaced, but the padding for the fuel pump was not. The failure continued. The contact then began to notice a puddle of fuel would form underneath the vehicle when it was parked. The vehicle was then taken back to a dealer to be repaired. A week after the repairs were performed, the check engine light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was again taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was due to the gas cap. The check engine light began to illuminate again a few days later. The vehicle was not taken back for additional repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assitance. The failure mileage was 187,045.

Filed Jul 12, 2011 · 125,000 miles · KY

The car suddenly lost power and began to slow down. The check engine light came on. I was unable to drive it and had to have it towed to a repair shop. However, no codes are coming up. They see no issue with the car.

Filed Mar 25, 2011 · Engine · 156,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact applied pressure to the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the dash board as the vehicle independently accelerated and then decelerated. The contact did not feel safe operating the vehicle and it was parked. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was an extended warranty offered for the etm unit in the same year, make and model as the contacts vehicle but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jun 12, 2009 · Engine · 113,400 miles · NC

I own a volvo s60 and am having problems (racing idle, uncontrollable cruise control, and complete dying of engine randomly) which are related to eventual failure of the etm which could be a catastrophic event, resulting in serious injury or death. Volvo has issued a limited recall but in order to be granted this fix one's vehicle must fail a certain test. If there is no failure, no fix.(the test is not a comprehensive meter of failure) a software upgrade is offered which is essentially an override , in which the system is set to ignore symptoms, so that the check engine light does not employ. This is not a fix.. The problem existing is that my car exhibits all the preliminary problems of the eventual failure of the etm which will result in a limp home mode ,whereas the car will only go approx 15mph, and is immediate, meaning that when this happens one hopes they are not on the freeway .... Well, one can use ones imagination. This is very disturbing. Still volvo wishes to wait until the complete failure obviously, and I do not wish to gamble with my life in this way. The symptoms at this time are random, indicative of complete failure in the future. Volvo hesitates to take complete responsibility of this problem; but are aware of the defective engineering responsible for it. Even their fix for this problem is to replace with the same etm (electronic throttle module) which again, is only buying time until it fails also. But just try to get your module replaced ; not an easy thing to do, unless u want to pay for it outright, and that is wrong considering this is a volvo problem, again, that they are aware of. I guess maybe death could be the great motivator.

Filed Oct 8, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 102,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the throttle body. The vehicle was repaired. The failures were related to recall#07v152000, fuel system; however, her VIN was excluded. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2008 · Engine · 106,004 miles · CT

I was driving on the freeway and without warning the engine lost power and the check engine light came on. I coasted off to the shoulder and the engine would only idle, and even that was rough. The message indicator on the dash said something like "reduced engine performance". I had the car towed to gengras volvo in meriden. They replaced the etm , software and throttle body at the cost of $1195.43. About two weeks later, I was driving on the freeway and the same thing happened. This time the dealership said the electrical connections to the etm must be bad and replaced same at no cost to me. Now about 10 days after that repair, the same thing happened to me on the freeway again. Since it is the weekend, I have to wait until monday for the dealer to give me the diagnosis this time. Since the second failure of the part I have only driven in the right most lane of the highway so that when the car dies again I can get to the shoulder safely. It is a good thing I do this as the issue comes on suddenly and without any warning.