1999 Volvo S80 engine problems

Filed Jul 31, 2021 · Engine · IL

The ETM is acting up for no reason available

Filed Jan 31, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 143,000 miles · AZ

While we were try I g to repair this vehicle we were test driving it a d came to a full stop at a stoplight signal and could not downshift vehicle into 1st gear from a stop after the vehicle was at normal running temperature. Causing it to go I to a limp home mode. So while we were driving we noticed that the floor was saturated with antifreeze and a sweet odor from the vents was noticed with a smoke . We serviced the transmission without success . Also noticed an no oil pressure read on dash only when we were not in acceleration. This disappear when upon acceleration and returned when idling. We serviced the oil filter the fluids performed a motor flush first and replaced the oil pressure switch. Without successful repairs and continue of the code returns after performing a drive cycle numerous times. We are convinced this is caused by the recall #r155. Thank you for help in repairing this issue under the federal safety agency recall#06v441000.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to operate roughly and the engine stalled without warning. After fifteen minutes, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In 2007, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) however, the failure recurred eight years later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jan 7, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 97,000 miles · CT

I've had this problem for months now. The car shuts down and won't restart! I been taking off the battery and letting it sit over night, then putting cables back on to get it to restart! Today I drove it for a mile and parked it and while it was running it shut down again! Most of the time it shuts down when I'm driving and I lose brake control!

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that as the vehicle was being started, a strong burning odor began to circulate inside of the vehicle. Immediately, the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames emitting from the exhaust pipe. The contact then extinguished the flames. The vehicle had been repaired four times prior to the recent fire for a severe oil leak. The turbo oil trap pcv was replaced each time. The repairs were performed by an authorized dealer. The contact also replaced the part himself. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2011 · Engine · 186,585 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous for the failure. The dealer replaced the battery and the wiring harness but to no avail. The failure mileage was 186,585 and the current mileage was 187, 642.

Filed Nov 17, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 78,600 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While accelerating from a stop, the contact felt a thump from the driver side wheel. The failure occurred whenever she accelerated from a stop or decelerated. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the insulation surrounding the wires in the engine compartment were degraded. The vehicle also displayed difficulty when shifting into fourth gear. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact could not shift out of third gear after attempting to accelerate from 40 MPH. The failure occurred intermittently and the check engine light began to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recalls 00v238000 (suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint), 02v096000 (engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan), and 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,600 and the current mileage was approximately 79,100.

Filed Oct 8, 2009 · Engine · 127,500 miles · GA

I just purchased a used 99 volvo, I am a mom of 4 and had heard volvo to be very safe reliable car. The car ran great for about 2 days, then the lights started coming on, engine system service required, and the vehicle would also stall for no reason. I took it to local volvo dealer, they say there was a recall on the message board, but if the light came on again it would need a new throttle module, cost of 1100. I left and came home and did some research, I have since found that the etm has been recalled on that year vehicle and they extended the warranty to 200,000 miles. I am very disappointed in the dealership that they would not inform me first hand and try to charge me. I have since contacted volvo llc and am awaiting a response. I have also learned that the stalling is considered "limp home mode", which is suppose to be a safety feature, however I did not feel safe when the vehicle did it today driving on i285, in the center lane at 65 MPH with my 2 year old in the car. After that experience I do not think I would ever recommend a volvo to anyone.

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Engine · 178,000 miles · 00

I was driving on the highway and I felt a loss of power. I pulled over and the car shut down. I tried starting it but it backfired and stalled. It took me a while to find out what was going wrong. Finally I unplugged the maf (mass air flow sensor) and drove back home with an extremely weak and dangerous car. I drove it like that for a few days. I had no choice because I had no other way to go to school. I changed the maf sensor but it didn't do much. I went to a local shop and had the throttle body cleaned. I could now drive with my maf plugged in but it wouldn't drive properly and would occasionally stall. I learned that volvo had alot of etm (electronic throttle module/body) failures on their s80's. So they issued a recall that they apparently have a hard time respecting. I went to a volvo dealership (volvo laval) one of the worst dealerships I've been through, by the way. The service manager didn't want to know nothing about my car and simply told me my warranty was over (although it was supposed to expire may 26th, it was actually may 19th that day, so I had a week left). He didn't want to know nothing about my situation and cut short and asked me and my friend to leave after insulting us. Now my car stalls occasionally and has a rough idle. The dealership didn't even want to diagnose the car for free although it is a design mistake by volvo. I now have the choice of either spending 1600$+ on a throttle module or just drive my car and deal with the stalling.

Filed May 14, 2009 · Engine · 95,000 miles · CA

Volvo 1999 s80 - car went from 60 MPH to 20 MPH on freeway. Told it was the electronic throttle body. Also told it was a month out of the extended warranty.