Ignition coil is misfiring, and park neutral position switch also known as the transmission position switch or neutral safety switch is having issues. When its idling its really rough while driving the car jolts an hiccups. Doesn't know what gear it's going into
2000 Volvo S70 acceleration problems
70 complaints (43% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,449. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 70
- of this car's complaints
- 43%
- typical mileage
- 76,449
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Volvo S70 acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
- Risk
- This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 06V441000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Throttle control malfunction
On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to the federal safety agency concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the s40 and v40), my 2002 s60 and v70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, ?a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.volvo further stated that,this resulted in a high number of these vehicles going into limp home mode without need.?volvo indicated that this was the most severe consequence of an etm fault in the subject vehicles.the recall remedy is a software upgrade introduced by volvo on march 16, 2006 in a customer satisfaction program.at the time of the notification 161,202 vehicles of the population of 331,301 had already had the software uploaded and were therefore not included in the population count of the recall. Odi?s analysis of complaints to odi and volvo, volvo field reports and warranty data found that etm failure could result in (1) engine stall; (2) mechanical limp mode; (3) lunging forward during low-speed driving maneuvers; and (4) faltering during high speed merges or when crossing traffic.odi identified 12 crashes related to etm failure, with 6 caused by lunging incidents, 3 caused by stalling incidents, 2 caused by mechanical limp mode and 1 from the faltering condition.odi's analysis of complaint data and information obtained from consumer interviews identified 1,289 incidents with safety related consequences (389.1 per 100,000 vehicles), including 479 involving engine stall (144.6 per 100,000 vehicles) and 729 involving mechanical limp mode (220.0 per 100,000 vehicles).odi's analysis of warranty claim narrative text shows at least 14,965 warranty claims with codes indicating an etm fault resulting in vehicle operation in mechanical limp mode (4.5% of the subject vehicles). Volvo?s recall addresses odi?s safety concerns with etm failures.odi will continue to monitor the subject vehicles to determine if additional action is required.this engineering analysis is closed.
EA05021
Throttle control malfunction
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms described above.odi is continuing its assessment of the information contained in the volvo complaints. In november 2005, to resolve an investigation by the california air resources board, volvo announced that it would extend the warranty coverage to 10 years / 200,000 miles for the etm in approximately 356,000 model year 1999 through 2002 passenger cars sold in the united states and canada.under volvo's policy, vehicles that experience etm failures will receive a variety of repairs including etm cleaning, reprogramming the engine control module and/or replacement of the etm. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-021) to continue to assess the safety consequences of etm failures in the subject vehicles.
PE05041
What 2000 Volvo S70 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Purchased vehicle used several weeks ago. While performing fine during test drive, within hours vehicle developed issue where it attempts to surge forward while braking (at stop light, in driveway, etc.) which has almost caused numerous accidents. Other times, when pressing the gas pedal, the car hesitates and almost stalls before accelerating, causing dangerous conditions at highway speeds. Brakes inspected and are perfect as is fuel pump, fuel injectors, engine, etc.; mechanic suggested that this is related to a recall volvo issued in 2006 regarding the electronic throttle module. Volvo informed me that it is no longer honoring this recall.
I have a 2000 volvo s70 with ets light and check engine light on. The car stalls and surges/lunges at all rates of speed and is very unsafe. After doing research I found out there was a recall on this part. I called my local dealer and ran the VIN#. They stated the recall was done in 2009. I called volvo corp. Customer care line and they stated that my car was too old and no longer covered under the warranty/recall. I don't understand how I am responsible for paying for a faulty part by the oem manufacture when they replaced the faulty part with faulty parts. In my research I found out if my electronic throttle body was replace it would have a yellow label on it. Mine does not. It has the original white label on it. I believe that it may have had the software upgrade and cleaned but I do not believe the actual unit was replaced. I took my car into the local volvo store in winter park fl where I was charged a total of $127 and some change to tell me that I needed a new electronic throttle body and would require a new software upgrade. Total cost to repair $880.00 and quote does not say that the software update is included. I am not the original owner of the car. I bought it with 75,000 miles and currently have 92,000 miles. Volvos efforts to fix this problem is not working and if it does work it does not fix the car for very long. Why is it that the warranty for the recall part is based on the total vehicle mileage and age instead of the age and mileage of the replacement part or from the time the recall was issued? I do not have any faith that spending the money to fix the car will solve the problem only delay it from recurring with in months or few thousand miles. This is still an on going problem with this model car and volvo does not seem to care that they are putting lives in danger.
2000 s70 volvo. Consumer writes in regards to electronic throttle and vehicle speed *tgw the consumer stated the ets light illuminated as the vehicle was accelerating by itself and then went into limp mode. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the throttle body was replaced. Also, a software upgrade was needed, because the vehicle would not start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to lunge forward. The contact applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle and the electronic throttle system light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. The mechanic stated that the actuator, the electronic throttle and housing would have to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control), that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.
Volvo s70, 2000 throttle body failure. Car would not accelerate properly, lost some power when stopping or turning, finally check engine light came on. Dealership charged us $1100. Check engine light came one again the next day. That is today, I am taking it back to volvo tomorrow and riaising heck to have his replaced for free.
2000 volvo s70 etm issues vehicle lunges, has almost caused accident, safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. The contact stated when braking and then attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would sporadically lunge forward or there would be limited acceleration power. The etf throttle warning light would illuminate when the failure occurred. The dealer advised that they were unable to assist the contact due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 93,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. While driving 40 MPH the contact noticed that the RPM's suddenly increased from 2000 to 3000 within 15 seconds without the contact engaging the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the air mass meter, evaporator valve, catalytic converter, and the speed sensor needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000. The current mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and allowed it to sit for five minutes before restarting. The vehicle continued normal operation and was taken to a local mechanic where he was advised of a recall relating to the failure. The contact confirmed that the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) repairs had previously been performed on the vehicle and he had been experiencing the failure since. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
Questions about the 2000 Volvo S70 acceleration
Does the 2000 Volvo S70 have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 70 complaints about the acceleration of the 2000 Volvo S70, 43% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2000 Volvo S70 acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,449 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo S70 acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V441000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volvo S70 have the most acceleration problems?
The Volvo S70 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2000 (70 complaints) and 1999 (66 complaints).
Other 2000 Volvo S70 problems
Electrical 32Engine 24Fuel system 16Transmission 7Airbags 6Brakes 6Lights 6Seat belts 5Visibility 4Locks 3Body 2Driver assistance 2Steering 2Tires 2Wheels 2
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