1999 Volvo S70 electrical problems

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 117,000 miles · NC

While driving speed needle goes back to zero as if you are not movin, show no mileage numbers n miles you have gone or zero trip miles, many lighton breaks, ABS ect.all while drivingif stop when time to go car thinks it is in park all this is while in traffichave pic can not down load be glad to send

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 160,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact stated that the key was inserted into the ignition and was able to turn in a complete circle causing the steering wheel to seize. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 133,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. While traveling 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the ets warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the computer software needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 133,000. Updated 04/11/12 *bf the consumer stated the camshaft seal, idler pulley, tensioner and water pump needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 22, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · WV

I had not driven this car for about a year because I bought a 2008 c70 that I was driving. I decided to start driving this one for the winter. On a rainy morning on my way to work, my windows frosted up inside so bad that I didn't think I was going to make it to work. My defroster failed. I just tried my car again and the defroster seemed to work - only slower- but now my dashboard is showing me a light that says etc. From reading on-line, it sounds like I should have received a recall letter about this.. Needless to say, I did not. Is volvo going to take care of this matter - since I never received a recall letter or knew that there was such a problem?

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 45,669 miles · TX

1999 volvo s70. Consumer states mechanical problems *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would suddenly stall with no warning, usually in rush hour traffic. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle, but often it would go no more than 20-30 MPH. Also, some of the lights on the dash would come on and go off. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer at least sixteen times. *jb updated 10/28/10. *jb the vehicle would hesitate upon acceleration. Updated 11/12/10

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

Volvo s70 with acceleration, deceleration and stalling issues. *tgw the consumer stated the etm was replaced on august 26, 2008 under warranty. Since then, the consumer has experienced acceleration and deceleration problems while driving, forcing her to make repeated trips to the dealer in an effort to identify and resolve the issue. The vehicle has stalled and decelerated on the freeway. The consumer stated the vehicle has been unreliable since august 2008. The dealer has been unable to fix the problem. They cleaned the throttle and pulled all the codes, to no avail.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 106,000 miles · IN

The volvo s70 electronic throttle control is acting up. The car when started idles erratically.

Filed Feb 27, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 106,472 miles · CA

Ongoing problems since august 2008: engine stalls, decelerates, won't start, sometimes engine surges badly, engine lights go on, throttle gets dirty even with new part etm problems are occurring and now vehicle will not start or drive at all.

Filed Dec 28, 2009 · Electrical · 131,000 miles · TX

I own a 1999 volvo s70 t5. It stalls unexpectedly and at times wont even start. This is very inconvenient, especially when you have important things to do. I have spent several thousands of dollars trying to have this problem repaired. Whenever I bring it in the problem is never diagnosed and I get stuck with some other problem they think could be the problem. I would always end up with the same problem, car stalls out completely and at times wont even start. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Jun 23, 2009 · Electrical · 79,842 miles · FL

I purchased a 1999 s70 volvo in march of 1999 I was told that I would get the same warranty as a new car. The dealer had put 5000 miles on the car. After the car was approx. 4 yrs old it started to loose power the speed would drop to zero the car would reduce speed. In 2006 it started to shut down while driving. Each time I had it towed to the dealer. The dealer never spoke to me ref the etm. They would diag. Some other problem. They repaired it on oct. 8, 2008, it shut down again in nov 2008, I took it back and was told that the car was fine. The car shut down again june 19, 2009. Now I am told that it is the etm. O'steen volvo will not honor the warranty.