2004 Volvo S60: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,000 miles · TX

While driving, the car jerks violently - the same thing happens when the car is idling (no jerk, only an "click" sound). It happens anytime but seems worse in the summer but I think it's hot-heat related. The other issues are related: -the interior lights usually come on -the instrument panel goes completely blank/lights go off/no available emergency lights -the windshield wipers make one wipe sometimes -the "rear passenger door open" warning comes on -the "brake failure stop safely" warning comes on and sometimes "check engine" light comes on. Not all of these symptoms occur each time. There are more severe and less severe incidents.

Filed Oct 4, 2011 · Fuel system · 52,860 miles · MA

I own a 2004 volvo s60. I recently found out that there is a recall on my vehicle after my mechanic told me my check engine light was due to this recall. Volvo says there is no such recall at first, but upon calling the customer service number I found out that there is. However, they say it is VIN specific and that mine is not covered. My mechanic says that this needs to be taken care of, for this problem can cause my engine to stall out at anytime and cause my steering wheel to jerk around on the highway. To me, this is a huge problem, sounds like that it could potentially kill me on the road. How can something that can be this potentially dangerous not be volvos responsibility to fix? Just because my VIN number is different does not mean the problem is any less serious, though volvo seems to think it is.

Filed Mar 30, 2011 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · CA

This is what is happening to me with my 2004 t2.5 s60 volvo. I called volvo and they said no recalls yet I see this same thing happening to other, it has to be a defect with the car. My happens when the weather gets hot here in california. I had no problems this winter, but yesterday it was in the mid to high 80?s and the problem happened again! No warning to the events. On numerous occasions, the car feels as if it has hit a large object, temporarily lurches and appears to momentarily stall creating a temporary loss of vehicle control. This is followed by an immediate loss of all instrument gauges, air conditioner, window controls and door locks. The fan did continue to work. The ABS warning light also indicated as well as a warning that no brakes function existed. The SRS service air bag urgent indication is illuminated. On turning the car off and restarting(sometimes that doesn't work, but if I remove the battery cable and let it set for a bit and put it back on the car will start), the functions of the car return with exception that the SRS service air bag urgent indication remains. This problem can take months to repeat or only a matter of minutes. It seems to be more prevalent in hot weather. I have taken it to different repair places and they too many codes, reset it and it comes back again. This has been going on for over the past two years.

Filed Oct 7, 2010 · Engine · 49,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo s60r. While driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle began jerking and suddenly stalled. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle which functioned properly. The failure occurred twice after the initial time. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The contact referenced recall 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) but was told that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000 and the current mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · GA

Driving along the highway at bout 70 MPH, the car suddenly hesitates and loses power (the RPM reader, and speedometer fall to 0). The car then regains power and then it jerks and hesitates, once again losing power. This time the power stays out. Haven't had the problem fixed yet the initial acceleration of the car is extremely slow and it requires a hard press on the gas to get the car in motion. The power doesn't work for the following functions: power lock (including the remote) all steering wheel functions (radio and cruise control) headlights turn signals windshield wipers sun roof side and rear view mirrors air conditioning controls all gauges in the dashboard.

Filed Jul 28, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 58,000 miles · TX

2004 volvo s60 2.5 turbo: no warning to the events. On numerous occasions, the car feels as if it has hit a large object, temporarily lurches and appears to momentarily stall creating a temporary loss of vehicle control. This is followed by an immediate loss of all instrument gauges, air conditioner, window controls and door locks. The fan did continue to work. The ABS warning light also indicated as well as a warning that no brakes function existed. The SRS service air bag urgent indication is illuminated. On turning the car off and restarting, the functions of the car return with exception that the SRS service air bag urgent indication remains. This problem can take months to repeat or only a matter of minutes. It seems to be more prevalent in hot weather. The vehicle was taken to the service shop at the volvo dealer and they could only clear alarms as they said the event created too many alarms/fault codes to troubleshoot. They downloaded new software revisions to each control module in the car. After a period of approximately a month, the events began occurring again. The vehicle has been taken to non oem mechanics as well and they are not able to troubleshoot the fault. The vehicle is scheduled to be taken to the dealers service shop again. Searching the internet chat rooms and blogs, as well as this site, there appears to be numerous other vehicles with this same safety fault that stalls vehicles in traffic and creates very sudden and severe lurches in power ultimately leading to a momentary stall out with loss of all instrument indications to include speed, RPM, turn indicator, etc.

Filed Jun 9, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 70,000 miles · NC

2004 volvo s60 2.5t. Purchased the car used in sept 07. 6-5-08 panel displayed open rear door while driving 65mph on highway, my door was not opened. Car jerked as if there was power loss, AC went off, brake failure light on panel, power windows and locks did not work, temp 105 , then driver panel went black. Car jerked 3 times in mid traffic, I was scared to death for my life. Arrived at my exit, pulled over to a gas station, engine still running but sluggish, radio was still on, power door locks and windows did not work, AC off. Engine still running so I made it a couple of miles up the street to my home. Cut the car off and back on, all power returned, now check engine and air bag trouble on panel. Went to volvo dealer next day 6-6-08 near my home, they can not see my car til next week tuesday. Went to pepboys, battery and alternator are ok, can not access engine box, must go to dealer. Called volvo for tuesday 6-10-08 appointment. Car duplicated same problem monday 6-9-08 on drive home from work on the highway temp 105 etc. Searched for complaints and recalls, my recalls were reported completed when I purchased the car, found all of this valuable info online, will see dealer tomorrow and take these related copies of complaints with me.

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · NH

I own a 2004 volvo s60. I recently found out that there is a recall on my vehicle after my mechanic told me my check engine light was due to this recall. Volvo says there is no such recall at first, but upon calling the customer service number I found out that there is. However, they say it is VIN specific and that mine is not covered. My mechanic says that this needs to be taken care of, for this problem can cause my engine to stall out at anytime and cause my steering wheel to jerk around on the highway. To me, this is a huge problem, sounds like that it could potentially kill me on the road. How can something that can be this potentially dangerous not be volvos responsibility to fix? Just because my VIN number is different does not mean the problem is any less serious, though volvo seems to think it is.

Filed Feb 28, 2007 · Acceleration · 26,800 miles · FL · crash

Tl*- while parking the 2004 volvo s60 in the driveway the vehicle suddenly lurched forward, causing the front wheels to go over a cement block, hitting the house lightly. Smoke started coming from the engine, and the service engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact had the vehicle towed to a body shop since there was some slight damage in the front of the vehicle. Contact could provide pictures if needed. The current and failure mileage were both 26800.