Tl*the contact owned a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that there was a fuel leaking into the air ventilation system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired; however, there are no existing recalls or related warranties. The contact is responsible for the repair costs. There was also a problem with the throttle body. The failure mileage was 107,396.
1999 Volvo S80 acceleration complaints
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Took my 1999 volvo s80 to a volvo dealership in texas and they want me to pay out of pocket to replace the etm ( electronic throttle module) because my vehicle went into service in march 1999 so the 10years/200,000 extended warranty for the etm, volvo recall no.155, has expired.
1999 volvo s80 has issues with recall notice on the electronic throttle system software. Consumer wants a refund for the defects on the vehicle. *nj prior to the recall, the consumer noticed some irregularities regarding the performance such as the service engine light illuminated and when the vehicle was on an uphill and the accelerator was applied, the vehicle would not move.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. In 2008, the dealer downloaded the throttle software on the vehicle; however, it continued to stall and lose power while driving 30 MPH. The manufacturer stated that the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) was closed; therefore, they would not assist. The contact will have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000 and current mileage was 122,000. Updated 04/24/09. *lj updated 04/27/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to slow down and the ABS and engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the trollis system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred two weeks later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they stated that the central module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 97,000. Updated 1/8/09 *cn the ball joint needed to be replaced, the heating system, throttle systems, engine cooling fan and the master cylinder all failed. The vehicle would accelerated on its own. The vehicle stalled on several occasions. The steering made a noise when it was turned. The dealer lubricated the steering. The dealer stated the vehicle needed an o2 sensor. The ignition switch was replaced. The inner tie rods were replaced. 01/14/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The vehicle first began hesitating and stalling intermittently while driving between 50-60 MPH. The failure is now occurring more frequently. The vehicle has been to the dealer three or four times for this failure. The accelerator pedal was replaced twice and the throttle housing module was cleaned; however, the failure continued. The last time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they could not determine the cause of the failure or provide further assistance. The contact referenced defect investigation number pe05041 (vehicle speed control). The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 141,000 and failure mileage was 137,000.
Five lane rush hour freeway driving, 1999 volvo s80 t6 went into limp home mode without warning. With high speed tractor trailers coming up the rear, there was absolutely no acceleration response from my vehicle. Fortunately was able to quickly push the hazard warning indicator and move over to the shoulder. This is potentially very dangerous and could have caused serious injury to myself or others. After speaking with several service managers at local dealerships, I am less than satisfied that the seriousness of this defect is properly acknowledged. According to volvo north america customer service rep, the symptoms suggest a defective etm (electronic throttle module).
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds (15-75 MPH) on normal road conditions with the cruise control engaged and after an extended ride from 45 to 90 minutes, all warning lights illuminated. The cruise control disengaged by it self and the engine hesitated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, who performed a the federal safety agency recall #06v41000 which entailed upgrading the current software. However, the problem was not corrected either time, the lurch/stall problem continued. The dealership and the manufacturer coincided the replacement of the air flow control and the ABS control unit was not covered by the vehicle's extended warranty, eventhough those replacement corrected the problem. The contact was very concerned because the recall did not solve the dangerous problem. Updated 12/28/2006 -
For the past year my check engine and urgent light have been popping on. I have to go to my machanic (who is volvo certified) to have them turn off. But the check engine light comes on more frequent now. For the past 6 months, when I start the car, it hesitates and runs rough, like it is going to stall. The first time this happened my machanic said it needed a tune up. Today 10/19/06 I brought it to my macanic again, and they told me it was the throttle module and the 1999 s80 's are having all the same problems, and that I need to take it to an authorized dealer, before it gets worse.
The information panel gives the following warnings: brake failure stop safely asap (t2 goes to ------) stc service required' when this happens the cruise control doesn't work. We have called the dealer to find out what to do. He says to bring the car in when the message is showing. The message comes and goes and isn't consistent enough to be able to take it to the dealer when it is on. We were told that the brakes should work without the ABS feature. The dealer has moved to 45 miles from our house. We believe that this is a false warning.
After volvo performed their recall on my second failure electronic throttle module in april 2006 my cars stalls while driving without warning. At this time volvo replaced the failed etm and loaded new controller software into my car. In may 2006 I returned my car to volvo after 3 stalling events in one week's time, they told me the car set no codes therefore they could not help me until they car told them what was wrong. The problem did not reoccur again until july 8th. At this time I was driving with my family in the car and in a rolling backup at at 30 MPH on I-95 in delaware. The first time was on a downhill section and I was able to restart the car without the car slowing down. The second stalling failure occurred with no warning other then the dash indicator lights coming on, on an uphill section with an semi following directly behind me. In the case also the car immediately restarted, however if this had not been the case my car and family would have been rear-ended by the semi. It is my understanding from research on the internet that the programming changes made by volvo make it more difficult for the etm to set a odi failure code. If this is the case, it may become impossible to determine an etm failure even when this failure results in an accident. The car is scheduled to be looked at on july, 21, 2006.
Just after entering the highway and attaining highway speed my 1999 vovlo s80 lost power and had to be coasted off the ramp. The emission service warning came on and the vehicle was idling very rough. The car was towed in to a repair shop and the computer codes indicated the throttle module had failed. After hearing that their was an extended warranty issued I checked the website and learned that this had happened to others. Fortunately this power failure occurred while in the rt hand aloowing the vehicle to safely exit the hwy without incident. Had this loss of power occurred in ione the interior lanes then this incident would've ended in a collision and most likely resulted in injuries to my family. This condition warrants an immediate recall.
Purchased a 1999 volvo s80 in june 2000. Since that time on dozens of occasions warning messages have constantly appeared on the dash display, I.e. Fuel filler cap loose, emission system service required, and engine system service urgent. We had the vehicle checked by volvo of annapolis for this problem and were informed that there was nothing wrong. Since then we have had the s80 checked by a reputable aaa certified auto service center who informed us that the throttle body was the cause of the problem and that volvo had to rectify the problem which is very common. When the error message engine system service urgent appears the cruise control disconnects and will not re-engage. The vehicle surges and is a constant worry for my spouse who primarily operates the vehicle.
1999 s80 loss power while driving, service urgent light illuminated. *ts the dealer replaced the electronic throttle module.
After reporting several problems traced to emt malfunction I had to pay out of pocket in excess of $800.00 to have emt replaced in 11/2002. Less than two years after that, I've experienced the same problems listed on previous complaints, to the point where I consider the vehicle unsafe. I have experienced no less than 15-20 incidents in the past 6 months alone. The last one being just yesterday where the vehicle all of a sudden stalled down to about 20 MPH on the highway for no apparent reason and then back to normal speed several times.
Engine shut down on numerous occasions while driving on the highway. No steering response or power brakes to help to stop the car. Very dangerous! The electronic throttle module (etm) on 1999 volvo s80 was replaced at the cost of 843$.
Vehicle stall without warning. Almost cause an accident. Dealer refuse to acknowledge the problem and stated that every is fine. Send me back without any work done.
Vehicle stalled at 45 to 50 MPH. Made several attempts to get restarted. Replaced electrical throttle module (etm) and it fixed that problem.
Etm (electronic throttle module) failure while driving. Vehicle abruptly stalled in traffic, causing a near miss rear end collision. Etm replaced.
Dt: the contact states while driving on the interstate the vehicle accelerated and experienced a loss of power. The engine did not stall, but operated at a reduced speed. The engine slowly resumed power and the contact was able to proceed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the problem was with the electronic throttle control module. Volvo offered no cost assistance. The consumer had the etm replaced. *ak updated 12/27/2005.
Dt: when the surging happens there are no necessarily warning messages. The first time the throttle module was replaced there were some messages on the dash, but for items not related to the throttle module. The second time there were not any messages until the car died and would not start. The third time the car started to surge , and brought the car to dealer before it got too bad. Basically, it would be necessary to replace throttle module a fourth time. The contact only had to pay for 1 replacement, and then it was replaced 2 more times by the dealer at no cost. From the time the surging started to the car stalled. The cleaning of the throttle module will keep the car running good. It seemed that the contact has to clean it every 6 months. It started to surge. About 8000 - 10000 miles. The last time it was replaced was 5/14/04 ,and I the contact cleaned it twice since then. Volvo told the contact that they would not warranty it any more because the contact declined to have them do $1000 worth of work that did not need to be done. The contact ended up doing the work himself, and there was nothing wrong with the parts they said were bad.
Dt:the contact stated this vehicle was experiencing the same problems mentioned in the federal safety agency investigation pe05-041. This has happened many times. The last time this happened the vehicle was traveling about 40 MPH ,and it lost power/stalled. The vehicle was pulled over without incident. The vehicle was restarted immediately, and would not go faster than 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a service station. They were unable to assist the contact. The vehicle was taken the dealer. The problem was diagnosed as the etm by their computer error notice. He was not the original owner. The problem has not been fixed. The manufacturer has been contact, and they offered no assistance.
Engine miss firing and emission light on. Later engine running good but cruise control would not work and text message 'engine system fix next service' with orange warning light on. Took to volvo dealer and they replaced the etm for no charge. They kept the old part because they had replaced the original one.
The throttle surges at idle and while driving. Sometimes no power and sometimes it just takes off. Dealer says its the electronic throttle body. Stated they have replaced a number of these.
Dt:the contact owns a volvo s80 vehicle. It intermittently stalled/ died, and lost power. The electronic throttle module failed and was cleaned three times. *ak the line seal and gasket were replaced due to an oil leak. The top engine torque arm was cracked.
Emt failure in 1999 s80t6 volvo. The vehicle lost power, this was the second time in 2 weeks. The first time the dealer replaced the alternator >$900. The next time w/in 2 weeks it lost power and they replaced the emt >$1000. Only 41k miles on the vehicle.
On september 10, 2005 at approximately 2:30 pm, my engine abruptly stalled while traveling at highway speeds with cruise control engaged. I pulled the car off to the side of the road. It would not restart. Upon each attempt to restart, the engine would actually run roughly for 1-2 seconds and then stall. I had the car towed about 35 miles to my volvo dealer. When it arrived, it started. This is the second time this has happened. The last time, the dealer found no problem. I am aware that volvo suspects the throttle body in these matters. Mine has already been replaced!
Dt: while driving at 20-25 MPH the vehicle accelerated and surged on its own. The consumer was the vehicle's second owner. The first owner experienced a similar problem. The problems was first noticed on 05/01/2005. *ak
1999 volvo s80; throttle unexpectedly stopped operating and vehicle went into a "limp home mode". Vehicle was towed to a dealer. Diagnostic tests revealed a faulty throttle control module (TCM). The TCM was replaced and new software downloaded. Old parts were not provided by the dealer.
My 1999 volvo s80 simply decided to stall while I was merging into traffic. I was able to avoid an accident. A message came on the dash that stated that I needed an urgent service visit for my emission system. The volvo dealership charged me $1,000 to replace the electronic throttle. A second defect of this car is a leaking fuel sender assembly which was a fire hazard. About $700 to repair. I emailed and called volvo regarding both of these items. They have never responded.
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