1999 Volvo S80: engine stalls while driving

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 Jul 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While driving approximately 60 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated the fuel gauge did not read empty at the time the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 8/29/11 *cn the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding defective fuel pumps. However, her vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer was unable to determine what caused the vehicle to stall. Updated 09/28/11

Filed Oct 4, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · DC

1999 volvo s 80. Consumer states problems with the transmission and electrical problems *tgw the consumer stated while driving, the interior dashboard and overhead lights began to dim and then returned to normal light levels on a repeated basis. There were a couple of incidents, where the vehicle would lunge forward without applying pressure to the accelerator and at times would almost come to a complete stall. The consumer stated he also had problems accelerating as he entered the interstate on entrance ramps due to what appeared to be stalling of the engine. The vehicle completely stalled. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and it was determined the etm had failed and needed to be replaced. The repair shop informed the consumer about a recall and extended warranty. However, when the consumer contacted volvo, he was told his vehicle was updated in august 2008 and they wouldn't assist any further.

Filed Jan 27, 2010 · Acceleration · 148,000 miles · KY

Volvo s80 stalls at speed, company won't honor extended warranty

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 Mar 20, 2009 · Acceleration · 121,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · 60,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Acceleration · 137,000 miles · WA

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.

Filed Dec 15, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

1999 s80 stalled/surged at 20,000 miles at the time. *ts the consumer stated whenever the stalling occurred, the cruise control would go out, and at highway speeds the engine would start to run in an uneven/hesitation mode. The problem was much worse at lower speeds. The dealer installed two software updates at different times which did not fix the problem. Finally, the problem was fixed when the airflow sensor and the ABS control unit was replaced.

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 20,499 miles · AZ

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 -

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Acceleration, Engine · NJ

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.