2000 Volvo S80: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact indicated that the defect had occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 98,000 miles · NC

My 2000 s80 t6 stalls in traffic and loses power while driving. Whenever I stop at a traffic light, I'll have to step harder on the accelerator in order to avoid the vehicle behind me from hitting my car.sometimes it jerks so bad I feel that engine may fall off.there's no engine light on or anything. I have called volvo and was told the problem is etm but has been replaced on my car according to their records. I have taken the car to the dealership and had different components tested out and fixed but that did not solve the problem.

Filed Dec 26, 2011 · Engine · 63,000 miles · MN

Since I bought my car from the volvo dealer last winter it has stalled on me at low rpms it also surges forward almost causing me to hit cars in front of me I brought it back to them and the dealers told me its normal because its fuel injected and they wont do anything about it.. This is very dangerous.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Upon restart the contact was able to continue driving but the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle would also would not respond when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The failures occurred intermittently until the vehicle would not longer start at all. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Acceleration · 150,002 miles · CA · crash

I own a 2000 volvo s-80 t6, which I have had nothing but problems with. Before I had it, my son owned it and also had problems with it. One is that the vehicle doesn't start, it stalls, and it surges forward or in reverse. All since 2005. Just last month I ran into my garage door and several times almost was involved in vehicle crashes due to it either surging forward or dying on me. I read how there is a possible recall on 2001 models, so why does it not include 2000 yrs. Does it take an accident with lives lost before anything is done to correct these problems. The vehicle has been taken in to the dealership and I have been told that the problem has been taken care of. So why is it still happening? The last incident happened on january 3rd of 2009, where I ran into my garage, caused from the car surging. The vehicle has been in for the same problem on numerous occasions.

Filed May 26, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,300 miles · NY

The vehicle sporadically surge/hesitate and stalls at low revs. This started maybe about half a year ago and has gotten worse with the problems even at high revs. The problem culminated on may 17th 2009 or there about when I nearly got into an accident. I was traveling on the middle at about 60 MPH and there was a slower vehicle in front of me. I accelerated to try to pass the vehicle on the fast lane. The vehicle did pick up and all of a sudden went on a limp mode even I stepped on the accelerator. My vehicle was almost just side by side to the slower vehicle when this happened. The next thing I heard was a loud continuous horning and screeching of brakes of a car behind me on the fast lane.. The vehicle is well maintained and perform service well above as what manufacturer recommended. Based on various info. Sources, the problem is almost identical to car that has an electronic throttle module problem.

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Driver assistance, Engine · 94,000 miles · CA

2000 s80 volvo electronic throttle body, car stalling of the freeway with children in car. Volvo malufactor defected part and they continue to charge their customer for parts and maintenance of this defected part.

Filed Nov 10, 2008 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · IL

Last year my s80 volvo stalled on the highway due to an etm defect. Two days, I experienced another serious safety issue with the volvo. I was driving the car on a busy street. Suddenly, an electronic message came up indicating a problem with the air bag. Then two seconds later, a 'check engine message' came up. Within another minute another message indicated 'transmission service required urgently'. Then within two minutes the car went to a limp mode. They were cars behind me. It was a miracle that we were not involved in an accident. I searched the internet and found out that many people have experienced similar problems. I found many complaints online related to volvo sudden transmission failure. Some were even involved in accidents when their cars suddenly stopped. I am wondering whether the government had looked at this serious safety hazard. Volvo must be aware of the defect. I am very concerned that no one holds them accountable and that no recall has been made thus far to address this issue. I had the car towed to the nearest volvo garage. I was told that the transmission needs to be replaced. It will cost $5000 to fix the car. I called volvo north america to report the problem. They did not help.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Engine · 193,008 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. When approaching a complete stop, the vehicle lunges forward. Secondly, the vehicle would stall while idling and then restart immediately. The engine light would illuminate simultaneously. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the exhaust manifold, turbo back field, and torque mount needed to be replaced, as well as perform a tc-b service all at the cost of over $3,320. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 193,008. Updated 10/07/08.*lj updated 10/08/08.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Engine · 44,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. Whenever the vehicle is at a stop, it will surge forward unless the contact applies a great amount of pressure on the brake pedal. Also, while driving at any speed, the engine will suddenly stall and shut off. The vehicle is able to be restarted immediately after the failure. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times, but the failure still persists. The current mileage was 50,300 and failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Acceleration, Engine · 15,726 miles · NY

Etm (electric throttle module intake manifold) needs to be replaced! (volvo only has a very limited extended warranty issued on 4/2006. The etm was cleaned 3 different times since 8/8/02; and a software upgrade was completed on 10/19/06. My last 2 complaints to my volvo dealership mechanic has resulted in denial on 10/19/06 and refusal to repair under the extended warranty on 8/18/08 due to unretrievable computer codes (volvo admits the problem was still an etm problem). [this has occurred every year for the last 6 years!!!] on several occasions, accidents almost happened because the vehicle either stalls on the freeway at 55-60mph, or vehicle suddenly surges at a red light or stop sign. According to vexedvolvo.com, the real cause is due to a wearing out of the "potentiometer films in the throttle position sensors". A simple etm "cleaning" will not suffice.

Filed Jun 4, 2008 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · NY

As I understand it, the electronic throttle module (etm) on my 2000 volvo s80 is in the process of failing. Two years ago, I had my vehicle serviced when it began surging forward when idling, even when I was braking. An etm software upgrade was done at that time and the etm was cleaned. Now, just short of two years later, I am having exactly the same problem again. As I am coming to a stop, my vehicle will suddenly and unexpectedly surge forward, even when my foot is on the brake. I am petrified that I am going to strike the back of another vehicle before I can arrange to get my car in for service. Further, when I put my car in park or use the AC system, my car comes to a near stall and just lurches all over the place. It simply cannot maintain an even idle when in park. Last week, for the first time, I became aware of the november 2006 recall concerning etms. This LED me to look at my old service records, since I was having the same frightening problem that I had two years ago. Sure enough, there it was again - "customer states at idle revs up and surges." I have already paid for this repair once. This is an extremely serious matter and my vehicle simply is not safe to drive.