Compliant 1: I have a 2003 s60 volvo. The instrument panel goes dark and all instruments stop working. This includes all gauges, speedometer, RPM, fuel, temp and blinkers. They all go to zero and panel turns black and completely off. The exterior blinkers do still work. When the panel is working I receive various messages such as SRS airbag service urgent, brake failure, and stop immediately no oil pressure. I took the car to my mechanic and he said it's the driver information module which costs $1300 to replace. My mechanic also stated that this is a reoccuring problem in this car. I have done research on the internet and have found that there are many volvo's of the same make and model in which the same exact problems are occuring. I feel that the manufacturer should be responsible for fixing this problem. It's obvious that it's a recurring problem. Compliant 2: I'm also experiencing an engine stall problem. This is very dangerous. The car will stall at least 50% of the time when making a turn. I've researched this as well and found that it's a reoccurring problem as well. Apparently the fuel pressure sensor located on the left end of the fuel rail may, at times, transmit an incorrect signal regarding the fuel pressure to the engine control module. This causes engine misfires and causes the engine to shut down completely when in middle of intersections. I have come close to many dangerous situations because of this engine failure.
2003 Volvo S60 electrical complaints
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For several weeks I have intermittent issues with odd codes showing up on the dash board and then the car not starting. I took it in and no one could find anything wrong. This week driving home from work on the highway the car went into full shut down. (extremely dangerous !!!!) I managed to get the car to the side of the road and was able to restart a few minutes later and drove the car home with the flashers on and remaining in the right lane in case of a repeat. I was in the far left lane keeping up with rush hour traffic when the car died initially. It appears that this is a common problem with volvos and I am hoping that something will be done as this is very dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo s60. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel failed, including all gauges and warning lights. In addition, the contact stated that the brakes were affected by the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the failure was diagnosed as the instrument panel control module. The manufacturer was contact and advised that the vehicle was out of warranty therefore, they were not able to assist with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 89,000.
I have a 2003 s600 and the instrument panel goes dark and all the instruments stop working (speedometer, RPM, fuel, temp -- all go to zero) . This occurs intermittently, while driving, the engine was running fine and no warning lights came on. I am also experiencing problems with indicator lights on the dashboard. As an example, the blinker lights on the dashboard only work about 20% of the time. The actual directionals on the exterior of the car are still working all of the time. The condition seems to be getting progressively worse. In addition various messages have appeared -- such as SRS airbag service urgent, brake failure - stop safely. Brought it to my mechanic and he had to replace the driver information module (dim) $1,300. He stated that he has replaced 4 dim's within the past month. Appears to be a common failure with 2003 s60 model. My mechanic also commented that in the past volvo dealer would only have 1 dim in stock -- they now have 6 to 8 in stock. I think this should be a manufacturer expense -- no matter what the mileage is on the car. *tr updated 08/04/11
My 2003 volvo s60 has a seatbelt warning message. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty driver information module which would cost 1400 plus tax to repair. The car is valued at approximately 4000 as a trade. There are many complaints of failure of this part even in much newer volvos.
2003 volvo s60 experienced "death" of driver information module (dim), which monitors all gauges on the vehicle. Dealership is able to replace the part for $1500! It not available "after market" by another manufacturer. Research online shows this is a very common problem among 2001-2003 models. This major safety concern should be investigated, as numerous people are driving without dash panel information due to the exorbitant cost. The problem began approximately two weeks ago and cannot be remedied without buying the dim.
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.
The car stalled repeatedly while the engine was idling. All power was lost making the car very difficult to steer and brake. I nearly got into several accidents the engine stalled while: 1) stopped at a red light 2) while shifting gears on the highway 3) while shifting gears in heavy traffic I took the car to the dealership 4 times before the problem correctly fixed. The following items were replaced but did not fix the problem: 1) fuel pump 2) map sensor (replaced 2 times) neither of these fixes worked. The problem was corrected after modifying the software on the computer board.
During normal city and highway driving, my 2003 volvo s-60 sedans engine and electrical system suddenly fails without warning, resulting in a dangerous complete loss of power and control of the vehicle. The dangerous incident has occurred numerous times. The original dealer, warren henry volvo, and volvo north america, were both notified of the volvos hazardous problem, and the vehicle has been in service and repair on three separate occasions for the same problem without satisfactory resolution. To date, the 2003 volvo s-60 exhibits the same dangerous problems.
Dt: in april the vehicle stalled when making a right hand turns. Did the same thing a few days later. Took vehicle to the dealer, they checked the vehicle and they hadn't heard of this before. Some kind of plate had to be cleaned . The vehicle just turned 30,000 miles. Then a month later while merging at 55 MPH the vehicle died. It did start again. Brought the vehicle back to dealer, they kept the car a week and did testing, and claimed one other person had the same complaint. They did the same thing to consumer's vehicle that they did to other person' vehicles. Then, dealer said there was a recall.
Dt: contact statds 2003 volvo cut off whilegoing 60 MPH. Car completely lost power in the middle lane. It was towed ,and they kept it for 3 days. Consumer picked it up on 7-16-05. The dealer replaced the battery. Nine days later on 7-24-05 the car completely quit again. They called heconsume r at home and told her they thought it was a fuel pressure issue. Her car has been in the shop 2 times previously for hesitation and delays, and they kept telling her it was chip related .the last two incidents occurred at relative higher speeds than the first time. Car has been in the shop for one week, and she did hear from the service dealership last night. He told her he thought it was a fuel pressure issue and he was going to call in a specialist.
Dt: vehicle stalled for no apparent reason. The vehicle was taken to the dealership three times but they could not find any cause. There was no warning and the vehicle could be started back up. Consumer stated that this occurred at least 6 times, and they did not drive the vehicle anymore. This started in march 2005.
I have a 2003 volvo s 60 that has begun stalling out while driving. I believe that this is similar to other car problems that have been reported recently. At this time the dealer has not been able to locate or correct the problem. The car dies after it has reached operating temperatures. It just stops on the interstate, florida's toll road, in intersections, etc. It takes between 15 and 60 seconds before it can be restarted. My concern is that this could be an unreported problem with this vehicle.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the vehicle will shut down, and will not restart.
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