1999 Volvo S70: engine stalls while driving

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 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 2, 2012 · Acceleration · 195,200 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the engine and throttle warning lights. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was confirmed that the throttle valve system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle qualified for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v441000(vehicle speed control) but the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 195,200 and the current mileage was 195,215. Updated 03/28/12*lj updated 03/29/12

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 May 4, 2011 · Fuel system · 45,600 miles · TX

1999 volvo s70. Mechanical problems started in 2005.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.they say they can't duplicate the problem, so they can't fix it. Meantime, my car comes to a dead stop on houston streets and freeways with 18-wheelers, trucks, and cars behind it. This a rolling coffin. I am going to get rear-ended and someone is going to be killed. Maybe several "someone's". Volvo of houston doesn't care. We bought the car there. It has had maintenance service there over the years. These people took our $27,000 and gave us a "killer" car. I am terrified when I have to drive it. Since 2005, every time I get in this car I wonder if I will get home alive. I would like for someone at volvo to take this car and let their wife, mother, or daughter drive it. Let them worry about getting killed on a houston street. This car has done this at least 20 times, maybe more. I never know if I will get where I am going out and I definitely don't know if I will get home a l I v e! This car is going to get someone killed. This car is going to get someone killed. Did I mention that this car is gong to get someone killed?? I would like to give this car to a president or vice-president at volvo so they could let their loved ones drive and worry a bout "someone getting killed". I have dealt with volvo since 2005. They don't care. Making money by selling cars is all that is important to them. Even if the driver gets killed because they don't know how to fix the problem that is going to cause the death. I asked the [xxx], at volvo of houston today if he would like to let his wife, mother, or daughter drive this car. He just looked at me and said nothing. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Acceleration · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact had a repair performed for recall 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). However, the vehicle stalled. The recall repair was to upgrade the software for the throttle body which caused the vehicle to stall. When the contact took his foot off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The contact believed that the fix was insufficient. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Acceleration · 57,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and lost power. There were no power brakes when the failure occurred. The contact called the manufacturer regarding recall 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) but was informed that the vehicle had been repaired according to the recall prior to his ownership. However, the dealer stated that the vehicle had not been repaired under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

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 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 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!