2005 Volvo S60: sudden loss of power

6 of the 44 complaints about the 2005 Volvo S60 describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 14%
typical mileage: 81,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2016
2
2015
2
2014
1
2013
2
2012
4
2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
2005
6
2004
16
2003
13
2002
3
2001
23
2000
1

What owners say

Filed Dec 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · CA

Intermittent sudden loss of power at freeway speeds and in town .. Very dangerous !!! Fuel pressure switch part no. 8699449 has failed. Volvo model s60 in years 2003, 2004 have been recalled for same problem. Volvo model s40 & v70 in year 2005 & 2006 have been recalled for same problem. The pressure switch with part number 8699449 is the real problem across all volvo models and recalls should not be limited certain models only. All models with part number 8699449 fuel pressure switch should be recalled.

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Fuel system · 68,975 miles · ME

Without warning or other problems, the car's engine suddenly lost power at about 55 MPH on the highway, message of "reduced engine performance" came on. Although the car remained turned on, pressing on the gas pedal had little to no effect on either the movement of the car or the RPM's. Once the car was stopped but was still turned on, it maintained a strong "pulsing" action and sound from the engine. When put into "drive" and "reverse" gears, the car moved in "limp mode" at approximately 2 MPH regardless of how much pressure was placed on the gas pedal. The car was towed to the dealership. After coasting it off the tow truck, the car started normally and responded normally when put into reverse and forward gears, but the "reduced engine performance" message remained. Dealer's service computer indicated at least 10 error codes, most pertaining to fuel pump problems. The service computer also indicated that the initial and primary problem was with the electronic fuel pump module. The service department's inspection of this electronic part, and the staff's experience with similar problems on other volvo's manufactured prior to 2006, indicated that the electronic fuel pump module had suffered corrosion due to its placement on the outside of the vehicle. This problem was corrected when a new electronic fuel pump module was installed inside the vehicle. This was a very costly repair. I was informed by a representative of no. America's volvo customer care department that this defect contributed to recalls of two different volvo models of the same year, but not the s60. The reason for omitting the s60 from the recall was not explained, but clearly it should have been included since the location of the fuel module and the resulting problems are the same. In addition to the high cost of the repair, the unusual highway breakdown was very dangerous.

Filed Jun 12, 2009 · Steering · 83,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo s60. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, there was a loss of power steering, which required greater effort to turn the steering wheel. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The engine was restarted after waiting a few moments and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and authorized dealer for inspection. The technicians stated that the failures were contributed to the power steering module and recommended that it be replaced at the cost of $200. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 83,000 and current mileage was 84,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Engine · 94,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo s60. The vehicle shut off twice while approaching a stop sign and while driving approximately 70 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle slowed down and lost all power, including the brakes. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The current and failure mileages were 94,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2008 · Acceleration, Electrical · 12,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo s60. While attempting to make a right turn at 25 MPH, the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning. The vehicle was able to restart immediately. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. Two weeks later, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle completely lost power. The failure prevented the contact from safely maneuvering to the side of the road and she could not activate the hazard warning lights. The following day, she took her vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 12,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Fuel system · 4,800 miles · NC

08/02/2005 2005 volvo s 60 I was returning from vacation (we had been driving appr. 1 hr & 30 min) and my car suddenly, with no warning, stalled and lost all power. We coasted to a side street and tried to start the engine...nothing happened. We were towed to the nearest dealership where the fuel pump module was replaced. This past weekend (approximately one month since the last incidence) we were at an intersection and again the car completely stalled and lost power with no warning. The car was towed to a local dealership and the fuel pump was replaced.