2003 Volvo S60: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · PA

Dash cluster lights and gauges and turn signal indicator shut down and back on intermittently, motor seems to lose power when driving, and rough idle. The dash cluster problem happens while driving and in the park position.

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · IN

While driving my 2003 volvo s60, the dash instrument panel suddenly lost all power w/the gauges/display all stopping. Then it would return and keep working. Then it would do it a different time, continuing in this cycle - randomly shutting off completely so I had no gauges, warning lights, turn signal lights, etc. Just a large black area where the instrument panel is. This was especially concerning at night when I would just randomly loose the display while driving on the highway. I contacted volvo and they said this is a known problem w/their vehicles (and is also confirmed when looking online for others who have had the same problem). The repair is not covered under any sort of safety recall, and is very expensive. For a mfg whose cars are touted as being very safe, having the instrument panel suddenly stop working so no idea of speed nor any gauges/warning lights are available while driving is clearly not in-line w/safe driving. No other car I've owned has ever had this known problem, especially w/a part not prone to wear & tear like other parts typically are in a car.

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 15, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 143,600 miles · CA

Car experiences loss of power, stalling, sputtering and hesitation when gas pedal is pressed down. San luis obispo smith volvo authorized dealer could not find any codes to explain this. Checked timing sensors, fuel pressure, RPM cam signals, eth system, air flow meter, map sensor. All checked out ok, dealer said all signs point to eta failing. Car stalls and loses power abruptly, I do not feel safe driving it anymore. There is a recall for models up to 2002, this 2003 s60 non turbo manual seems to exhibit the flaws of electronic throttle failure.

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.

Filed Sep 13, 2005 · Acceleration · 26,900 miles · CT

Had problems with car stalling at slow speeds, but all of a sudden while driving on a major highway at 65 MPH and car lost power. We were able to glide to shoulder where car stalled. It restarted immediately, but about every 5 mi. The car would stall again. The service dept. At stamford volvo told me I had bad gas and they replace a senor in the fuel system. As soon as I left the dealership and got on the highway the car stalled again. I brought it back to the dealer. They serviced the car again and told me the water in the gas rusted some screen in the fuel system. They replaced it and thus far the car hasn't' stalled but there is still some hesitation while driving at high speeds.

Filed Sep 9, 2005 · Acceleration · 10,980 miles · IL

Dt: 2003 volvo s60. Vehicle stalled/lost power due to throttle body failure. *ak the vehicle stalled a total of six times while the consumer was on a road trip. The vehicle was taken to a repair facility but they didn't have the part to repair the problem.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Acceleration · 22,450 miles · CO

Between 12/2004-6/2005 my 2003 volvo s60 lost power/ power decreases at varying speeds. The most significant was on the hwy going 65 MPH. I had just accelerated to get onto the hwy in front of a semi truck. My car reached 65-70 MPH and began to drop speeds - 65 to 55 to 50 to 40 with in seconds. The semi almost ran over me because the speeds dropped so fast. I caused 2 other cars on the hwy to go onto the side ramp otherwise it would have been a horrible crash with the semi. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer 3 times complaining of the same problem. The final time stating not to give the car back until it was fixed. The dealer said they downloaded new software to the car? If it happens again they can install a black box to record what is going on. What if the next time the semi does crash into me? The first time they had the car the labeled as pedal position sensor install/replace? The second time the invoice reads pressure sensor intake air replaced? Ultimately, I saw the report in the news and recognized the issue to exactly what happens to my car. I noticed that you did not include 2003 s60's in your report. I know these should be looked at as well. I love my volvo I just don't feel very safe in it. Please contact me for any questions.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Engine · 28,400 miles · KY

I was traveling on I-65 from louisville, ky to chicago, illinois and encountered sudden loss of power after driving 205 miles at steady freeway speeds. The car (volvo s60, 2003 model) suddenly lost power and speed from 70 MPH. I pulled over to the shoulder at a speed of 40 MPH and turned off the engine. I waited 10 minutes and then started the engine and reentered the highway and was able to accelerate to 70 MPH. After about 3-5 minutes the same loss of power occurred and the engine turned off and the oil light remained on. I once again pulled off to the shoulder, turned off the vehicle and called for tow assistance. The car was towed to a volvo dealer in , indiana (napleton auto) and left for 24 hrs. Dealer reported no diagnostic evidence of problem and was unable to replicate the problem on non-highway drive tests. I subsequently drove the car on a return trip to louisville, ky ( 350 mi.) but with several stops along the way to rest the engine. This loss of power created a very serious safety risk. When the loss of power occurred I had a fast moving truck behind me and avoided an accident by quickly moving to the shoulder. I was very distressed by this experience.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 47,565 miles · MA

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.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 36,500 miles · FL

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.