2003 Volvo S60: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Engine · 162,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volvo s60. While driving at low speeds, the engine stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 162,000. Updated 09/01/2015*lj updated 10/27/2015

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA

I started my car and where it tells you if something needs to be done to car it said airbag warning urgent service needed. Then later while driving all the gauges stopped working. Now the gauges don't work at all. Plus when driving and turning a corner the car stalls now this has been happening for a couple years now. Plus a couple years ago all my head lights burnt out at once then they only lasted a couple days had to buy more that happened 5 times in one year still have no brights.

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 May 25, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 125,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Sep 25, 2010 · Engine · 135,000 miles · CT

I had a similar issue about two years ago and replaced the catalytic converter. Just today (9/25/10), my 2003 volvo s60 began to irregularly stall while driving. While I'm slowing down, it downshifts by it self, and just dies, and while I'm slowing down, the warning indicators on the dash are not lit, as if nothing is wrong, but when come to a complete stop all the lights on the dash are lit. The check engine light then comes on, it wasn't on before this happened. This can be very dangerous when you are slowing down to turn at an intersection. The car stall, you have no power steering and you are dead in the middle of traffic. This happened no less than 10 time while I was driving today.

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 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 Mar 14, 2007 · Engine · VA

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.

Filed Feb 11, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 42,500 miles · NC

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.

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 Oct 16, 2006 · Engine · 59,000 miles · CT

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.