2002 Volvo S60: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Acceleration · 170,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle went into limp mode and failed to accelerate over 30 MPH. The contact also stated that the acceleration pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to accelerate and suddenly surged forward. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

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 Jul 19, 2011 · Acceleration · 133,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH the vehicle would go into limp mode and decelerate to 15 MPH unexpectedly. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). Both the dealer and manufacturer denied assistance with the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Acceleration · 40,598 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. The contact stated that the etm parts for the throttle module moved into limp mode which made the vehicle drive slowly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the etm parts were replaced but after a couple days, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that they would upgrade the software which would fix the problem. The upgrade was performed but the failure occurred again. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,598 and the current mileage was 88,892. Updated 04/25/11 *bf updated 12/19/2011

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Fuel system, Transmission · 145,000 miles · MI

I was stuck in high way traffic for about 45 minutes, once the traffic cleared I tried to accelerate but could not, I was afraid I was going to get hit because I could not get my vehicle up to a safe speed (the vehicle went into limp mode). I was able to get the car to at least 50 MPH to get it home. This now happens within approx 1-2 miles of driving. Due to the hi cost of repairs for this vehicle I had the diagnostics done first (cost $90.00), the result was a bad mass-air sensor and faulty throttle position sensor. I had the mass-air sensor replaced at a cost of $140.00, I then had the throttle positioning sensor cleaned ( this is what the dealership will do first, because of the hi cost involved in replacing the throttle body & programming it) at a cost of $180.00. The cleaning did not work and therefore the throttle body needs to be replaced and programmed at a cost of $800.00.

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · Acceleration · 90,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Mar 3, 2009 · Acceleration · 112,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 3, 2007 · Transmission · 37,500 miles · AA

I am appealing for your assistance regarding the car's inclusion in the federal safety agency campaign 06v-441000. In particular, I have a 2002 volvo s60 2.4t w/37,500 miles. While pulling out of a parking spot 2 months ago, my car's engine began sputtered, and when I got onto a major roadway, the car suddenly went into limp mode, whereby it went 5 MPH maximum. *ak the sudden change in speed almost resulted in my car getting rear-ended. I took the car to the dealer, cherry hill volvo in new jersey, and they diagnosed the problem as pertaining to the electronic throttle module (etm). The dealer said that the etm needed to be cleaned, and they proceeded to clean it. A week ago, I found out that the federal safety agency 06v‑441 was issued, which addresses this exact problem. However, I was told by volvo that my car, since it's a turbo, was not included in the federal safety agency list, because the etm is a different design. What I'm suggesting is that the etm on my car has the same problem as the old design etm, and that my family could be in danger. From what I've read on message boards, eventually, I will need to replace the etm at a cost of $1100. Volvo has warrantied the etm on models other than mine, for 200,000 miles or 10 years. I would like to get my car on that list. Have there been others with a turbo like me who have had this problem? Is there a way to get my model car on the affected cars list? Thank you, marc friedman 732‑323‑1603 (day)

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Electrical · 58,604 miles · PA

We purchased a 2002 volvo s60 1/21/06 at 1:30pm with 58542 miles on it and 62 miles later at 6:54pm we were having problems with the accelerator pedal not responding, the engine accelerating wildly and then no control over the engine as it has gone into a limp mode. We shut the car off for 10 minutes and started the car up and it drove normally so we could get home. Upon getting home and shutting the car off, the problems occurred again and the computer dispalyed no codes when plugged into diagnostic equipment. The problem happened again 1/22/06 and we called the used car dealer to have them pick the car up and they took the vehicle to their garage and I was informed 1/23/06 that there is nothing in the computer and the car is running fine right now. I informed them of the etm warranty which should be a recall and they are going to contact langhorne volvo to see if the parts can be replaced free of charge. This is a safety issue that needs a permanent resolution and not an extended warranty.