2003 Volvo S60 acceleration problems

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 56,000 miles · IN

Transmission shifting problems oil leaks.

Filed May 8, 2013 · Acceleration, Steering · 161,200 miles · CA

While driven from work. My car suddenly slow down and show a message. Reduced engine power. Then car stopped by it self.restart the car and engine start jumping. Need advise.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 100,520 miles · MD

The dash information system will randomly go blank and display SRS failure. Along with all information lights start blinking on and off. The analog gauge like the speedometer and fuel gauge will go to "0" or just move eratically to any number or position while driving. At night the entire information center go blank the clock and the mileage(no lights at all).

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Acceleration · 20,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo s60. The contact stated with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle would intermittently surge forward. The contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently hesitate to accelerate from a stopped position. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 01/04/12 *bf updated 01/09/12

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Acceleration · 64,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo s60. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they replaced the electronic throttle assembly at the contacts expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 64,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo s60. When the contact attempted to exit a parking space the vehicle suddenly surged forward without warning. After examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the driver side floor mat became stuck under the accelerator pedal. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.

Filed May 18, 2009 · Acceleration, Engine · 40,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo s60. While driving low speeds, the vehicle would accelerate abnormally. The contact experienced difficulty accelerating as if the vehicle were in limp mode. In addition, the vehicle stalls without warning. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that they could not duplicate the failure and provide a remedy. The 2003 s60 was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 74,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Acceleration, Electrical · 94,000 miles · TX

On 12 dec, 2008, my 2003 volvo s60 stalled with no warning while traveling on a busy highway at 60 MPH. I pulled to safety (vehicle was in "limp home" mode) and had the vehicle towed to the dealership (park place volvo). Since the vehicle started right back up and presented no codes, I was told there was nothing wrong and given a bill for $418 (for tow and diagnostic check). Approx. 1 month later, vehicle presented same problem; it stalled, without warning, while driving... Creating a great safety risk for the second time. I had vehicle towed again to same dealership, and since vehicle started right back up with no codes, I was told there was nothing wrong. Dealership could not get vehicle to duplicate problem on either occasion. However, to appease me, dealership did replace accelerator pedal...vehicle still presents same stalling issue, and intermittently goes into "limp home" mode for no apparent reason. This will undoubtedly cause a serious accident, as it is obvious, from the numerous complaints on this issue, that this is a mass defect.

Filed Nov 24, 2006 · Acceleration · IL

While driving on I-290 the engine of my 2003 volvo s60 suddenly lost all power. I narrowly escaped several serious accidents on a busy chicago highway. When the car loses power there is absolutely nothing the operator can do to move over to the side. I was driving approx. 60 MPH when this happened. The vehicle completely stalled, and I was able to restart the vehicle after approx. 30-60 seconds. The problems exhibited by the car are exactly the same as the recent recall that volvo has announced for volvo vehicles. My car is not included in this recall. The car is now stalling randomly at lower speeds.

Filed May 17, 2006 · Acceleration · 62,000 miles · VA

My 03 volvo stalls at highway speeds resulting in a loss of power steering. This happens several times per trip, posing a very very dangerous situation. The vehicle stalls when letting off the gas pedal and occasionally when coming to a stop.