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.
2003 Volvo S60 engine complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo s60. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure has occurred on three occasions and the mechanic has been unable to diagnose the failure each time. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in recall number 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08
I own a volvo s60 and it has stalled three times in the last two weeks, I took it in to be looked at and they found nothing wrong with the engine to fix my problem.
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. The car dies after it has reached operating temperatures. It just stops on the interstate or at a stop light, in intersections, etc. It takes between 10 and 30 seconds before it can be restarted. My concern is that this could be an recurring unreported problem with this vehicle.
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.
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.
I own a 2003 volvo s60, 4 dr sedan, purchased from don beyer volvo in falls church, va, serviced at don beyer volvo in dulles, va. The car has suddenly stalled in the middle of an intersection twice in the last 2 weeks but would re-start almost immediately. Last night, it stalled going 70 MPH on a major highway with no warning whatsoever. I lost all power immediately and had to maneuver over lanes of traffic to pull over without power steering. Very dangerous situation. Towed to the dealership where they replaced the fuel pressure regulator and said they've had no other complaints of this sort. However, just tonight I saw a news report on channel 8 news in wash dc stating that volvo is being investigated for claims of this exact type. Did not see any mention of the s60 model so thought I would report my incident to be included in the investigation.
Car died while driving 2 times. Volvo says nothing wrong with the car. I filled for lemon law. Very bad service and attitude from borton volvo. The worst is that I find out that volvo knows about the problem and still let people drive their death trap cars.
The grief from this car literally began on the way home from the show room, as the seat belts were not functioning. They required four visits to the service department to correct the problem. The issue of the tires being unsafe became apparent when the car was two weeks old, with under 1000 miles on the odometer front & rear bumpers separate from vehicle , with little or no provocation. Tires self destruct at speeds of 2-4 MPH (while parking), if a curb is touched. I'm informed that tires have weak sidewalls & to replace tires (at my expense). Air conditioning required three visits to repair shop & is still not getting the car as cold as it should in hot weather. I should add that I'm also informed that replacement tires will diminish the handling of the car.
On 2 occasions, while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled, the dealer replaced a sensor, however the problem recurred. *ak *ts
Vehicle stalled while driving at any speed, dealer has inspected 3 times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information.
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