2002 Volvo S60: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Fuel system, Transmission · 125,000 miles · CA

From around oct. Of 2011 I have been experiencing trouble with my throttle body or as volvo calls it 'electronic throttle module'. These problems include but are not limited to, stalling at freeway speeds, rough starting/ not starting at all, reduced engine performance not allowing for safe speed to be maintained, costly repair work with no improvement, and bouts of self accelerating at stops with parking brake and foot brake engaged. I have research a volvo recall/ warranty extension for a defective throttle body, contacted volvo customer service only to get the run-around. Various web forums encourage owner experiencing these problems to file complaint with the federal safety agency to help come to a resolution.

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · PA

I've had my car all of 4 months and I started to notice when it got really hot outside (summer) and when I went to start my car it would stall as if it was having a hard time starting up. Long story short I take it in to the dealer, they run a diagnostics test an tell me there is a crack in my fuel pump. I currently live in pennsylvania which is not one of the states listed for the fuel pump recall. I highly believe my car had a defective fuel pump because in the spring time, when it wasn't so hot my car was running fine. The volvo dealer ship charged me $98.11/hr to run a diagnostics test which came to $102.83. Then on top of that they charged me $795 + tax for the parts and labor to replace my fuel pump after finding there was a crack in it. Everyone keeps telling me that my fuel pump is not on the recall but it has the same exact symptoms as all other volvo cars that are listed on the recall. I'm trying to research how I could find out how these people know if my fuel pump was recalled or not. I have twin 2 year old girls that I had in my car all a while it was having this unknown issue. This is not safe at all and could of caused us harm. Luckily my father is car smart and informed me what the possible issue could be.

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Engine · 49,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60 2.4. The contact was driving 70 MPH when a loud explosion emitted from under the hood and smoke entered the interior. The vehicle then stalled and was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that oil was not flowing into the engine and the bearings were melted. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 49,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Electrical · 145,821 miles · MD

Instrument cluster (known as driver information module) completely died while driving. Checked volvo forums online and see that this is a common problem. Replacement is the only option. $1500. Many people are driving without knowing their speed or fuel level. Me included. Can't afford $1500 repair bill. This should be a recall item.

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 Jul 24, 2006 · Acceleration · 48,750 miles · UT

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.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · CO

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.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Electrical · 23,477 miles · MN

My 2002 volvo s60 stalled about 3 times in the period of a few months during the spring of 2005. It occurred only while I was driving in stop and go traffic. I was able to restart the car. I took it into the volvo dealership. They ran all kinds of tests, but could find nothing wrong. They replaced the mass airflow sensor anyway on may 10, 2005 and the problem seemed to go away - until oct 6. It stalled again while I was at a stop light. On october 19, six driving days later (I travel out of town a lot for my job), it stalled again in stop and go traffic on the freeway. I know that you have had similar complaints about this, but not for a 2002 model. I thought that it was important to tell you about my problem as well.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · CA

I was having trouble with the car stalling and upon taking my 2002 volvo s 60 to the dealer (bozzanni volvo in covina, ca. They handled that problem by cleaning the throttle body assembly for a cost of about $500.00. About two months later the same problem occurred and this time they replaced the entire throttle body assembly for a cost of about $800.00. When I questioned the dealer about the problem, he told me that it was no longer under warranty and that the repair charge and repair itself was necessary and that there was nothing else they could do. The car had about 55,000 miles on the odometer and I felt that they did not do the job properly in the first place and that the repair work should have been completed under warranty. I have been keeping up with the current investigations on volvo and their throttle body assembly failures. While my car is an early 2002 mild pressure turbo, I feel that current investigation should encompass other years because the problems is quite similar. This occurred early on in 2005 and I have the old parts and the dealer paperwork on the repair.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · CA

Car stalls on deceleration.

Filed Aug 8, 2005 · Acceleration, Tires · 4,000 miles · DC

Dt: vehicle stalled/died/ost power while driving 30-35 MPH due to throttle body failure.

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 1,500 miles · FL

I have had many problems with the transmission, car will stall in traffic, car would not start at all. This car has been in service many many times. The problems persist. I have sent 9 emails to their head quarters since 12/5, no reply.