2005 Volvo S60: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 44 complaints about the 2005 Volvo S60 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 18%
typical mileage: 76,000
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2016
3
2015
6
2014
3
2013
1
2012
15
2011
1
2008
3
2007
2
2006
1
2005
8
2004
76
2003
26
2002
12
2001
29

What owners say

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Engine · 165,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s60. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted, but the engine stalled again. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2014 · 119,946 miles · DC

Car cut out and stalled while driving on a busy highway. The car had more than a quarter tank of fuel at the time. This has happened on more than one occasion since I purchased the car early february 2014. This is not safe and there is a high potential for an accident. I have read other volvo s60's from other years were recalled for the same issue in relation to fuel system. Why was this year not recalled when there is clearly the same problem?

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 63,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s60. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel pressure system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed May 4, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 105,000 miles · VA

Vehicle has stalled without any warning several times while traveling at highway speeds (60 MPH). First incident occurred during the summer of 2011 at 105,000 miles. A second, similar incident occurred in the fall of 2011 at 108,000 miles. Auto scandia in herndon, va, replaced mass air flow meter in an attempt to address the problem. The vehicle performed well for several months without incident. Unfortunately it stalled again in march 2012. This was also without any warning while traveling at highway speeds (60 MPH). The unusual highway breakdown was very dangerous.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · FL

I own a 2005 volvo s60. When driving today to work, with no warning, the vehicle stalled. I was unable to control the gas and the steering became rough. Hitting the accelerator did nothing. I was able to slow the vehicle to the side of the road. Once I turned it off and back on it restarted. If this had happened on a highway, it could have resulted in a major accident. Research shows that this is a common problem with volvo. There was a recall for these incidents for under years 2003 -and 2004- 07v226000 . The recall for the s40 covered through 2006 - 08v033000. A search of the internet forum shows that this is happening for a lot of the 2005 models as well. Please consider including these model years as this is a danger.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 76,000 miles · CA

My 2005 volvo s60 suddenly stalls for no apparent reason,then will restart promptly. Mainly this happens when slowing.

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.