1999 Volvo S70 engine problems

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. While approaching a stop at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 20, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 78,000 miles · AL

Twice, within 50 metres of the same spot each time, my car has suffered extreme acceleration whilst I was braking as hard as I could. First time, my mechanic checked all computer diagnostics using two different computer testing devices but there were no fault codes. Now, as well as happening twice within 50 metres of the same spot, I was at the same set of traffic lights, which I do not suspect as being the problem, but also next to a major hospital with an adjacent helipad. My best guess after 57 years in electronics and 40+ in computers is that some sort of rf interference is upsetting my vehicle. I know volvo check all accidents involving their cars in sweden and wonder whether they have ever come across my problem. Both times the engine screamed its head off although I had no time to worry about the tachometer reading. The noise itself was adequate warning and the lack of braking meant that I had to kill the ignition to recover mine and the vehicles composure. Switching on the ignition again both times, the vehicle once again idled normally and operated as it should.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 115,000 miles · VA

Bought the car about one week prior to the first stalling episode and ets light on. Called volvo due to a replacement/extended warranty on affected part. Was told that the part was not replaced and the warranty was no longer covering car (10 years/200000 miles). As a recent purchaser of this car I had no clue of the replacement not previously done or even needed. All was new to me and they refused. Moving forward one year and car stalled in traffic, almost hit from behind, no dash lights and complete failure of etm. Car won't stay running at all, terrified to drive the car home after this incident. No warranty on part, no replacement and now I have $ 4000 boat anchor that will cost a fortune to fix due to no warranty on the part that should have been replaced years ago by volvo.

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 Jan 11, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 101,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact stated that he heard a loud knocking coming from the engine upon starting the vehicle. The contact began to drive, but the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 25 MPH. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Engine · 65,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact stated the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at various speeds. Upon restart the vehicle would operate as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions; however, they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to various authorized dealers approximately sixteen times for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 90,263.

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

Vehicle surges after I had the software download recall. They keep telling me it is a dirty throttle body, but it has been cleaned a thousand times. They never replaced my TCM. Just the software. This needs to stop. I feel unsafe in this car. Need a recall.

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 Apr 13, 2010 · Engine · 120 miles · NY

1999 volvo s70 ets light came on and car stalls . Car is bucking and speeding up car shuts down all over the road and highways and will not start.

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.