Takata recall- the vehicle become non responsive when pushing the accelerator, the engine started running rough, the cruise control stopped working, the dstc (dynamic stability traction control) failed and the engine coolant temperature stopped reading. The vehicle started stalling everytime I come to a stop. All this started at the same time while I was driving the vehicle.
2001 Volvo S80 acceleration problems
64 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 66,858. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 64
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- typical mileage
- 66,858
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cruise control1
- Cables1
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Volvo S80 acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Volvo S80 acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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 2001 Volvo S80 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Placed my vehicle in reverse to pull back out of my garage & my car accelerated out of control. I was forced into a parking sign that scratched and dented my left rear bumper. In the last 2 1/2 months related problems continue where my car surges & also experiences sudden & unexpected reduced performance. When I accelerate my car feels like it is stuck in gear & won't respond. It is a safety hazard!! Again!!! This duplicates the same electronic throttle module problem I had in august of 2005. After taking my car in 4 times (not knowing what the problem was), it was finally determined it is the etm again. Volvo performed a computerized upgrade on the etm & then it was finally recalled in january of 2006. It is another safety hazard ready to happen. Volvo should have in the beginning & should at this time be made to replace the faulty etm!
I purchased vehicle 8 months ago I now have problems with the front and back suspension. The air turns on its own, the axle has broken, the sunroof opens when it wants to open, check engine light has turned on along with maintenance light, my doors will unlock themselves when I lock them and the alarm will engage, the left window does not work , sometimes I cant unlock the doors have to unlock with my hand. My cruise control does not work, the battery stops working often, the inside lights work sometimes. It is running terrible , idle up and down I know all has something to do with recall please help!
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. The contact stated that the rpms began to fluctuate abnormally as the vehicle exhibited signs of possible stalling. The vehicle then activated in limp mode and stopped running. The contact referenced the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) that dealt with the dirty throttle housing. The recall repair consisted of a software upgrade to correct the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the recall, but the vehicle exceeded the warranty stipulations. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 87,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH the vehicle shifted into limp mode and decelerated after the check engine lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the electronic throttle module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was previously repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 170,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate before responding to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that the throttle module had failed and needed to be cleaned and replaced. The throttle was cleaned but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure after the cleaning so the throttle was not replaced. The failure recurred within a few weeks. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. Updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 09/30/11
My check engine light went on. I took my car to my mechanic who informed me the code was for throttle body position sensor and that there was a recall. I called the volvo dealer and asked them about it. They said, yes there was a recall for software and that my vehicle had gotten the upgrade. I asked if there was anything else they could do about it, the employee in volvo service said no. I received the same answer when I asked them in person. On march 1, 2011, nearly a year later, I asked another mechanic, who informed me that if the software upgrade didn't work, the dealer was supposed to replace the entire throttle body. I called the another volvo dealer who informed me that yes, this was the case. My car was one day out of coverage for the recall now. And sometime within the year my computer was reset and the problem code for the throttle body is gone. I am upset because when it was a problem for me, the first dealer gave me the incorrect information about the recall. I was driving for a long time with my car in limp mode and a malfunctioning throttle body. I am sure that the dealer was obligated to replace the throttle body, since it is part of the acceleration system. I think you should compel them to replace my throttle body or guarantee replacement if my throttle body malfunctions again.
While traveling at 25 MPH, I applied brakes to stop about 30-35 feet behind another vehicle, when my vehicle suddenly accelerated (with my foot on the brakes and) and launched forward and struck the vehicle ahead of me, causing injury to the driver and the passenger and resulted in a lawsuit against me. The lawsuit is set for trial on november 30, 2009.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they refused to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to another ford dealer that will perform the repair. The contact stated that the failure has occurred before and she believes that the cause is the vehicle speed control, which is currently under the federal safety agency recall number 06v441000. She also stated that the radiator was replaced at 28,000 and 56,000 miles and currently needs to be replaced again. The contact stated that the radiator fails every 28,000 miles and the engine coolant light illuminates. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.
I'm a new owner of a 2001 s80 t6 with 66k miles. Second day of ownership I'm on my way home in the passing lane of a freeway in ma, traffic slows to a stop. As I accelerate the car stalls. I pull to the left of the traveling lane, put the car in park, restart the vehicle. The next day, I pull up to a red light, accelerate and the car stalls. I put it in park, restart the car, and away I go. No messages, no check engine, no codes that I know of. I travel 100 miles a day, and the problem occurs at least every other day. This problem in intermittant and extremely dangerous. The highway I travel on allows travel in breakdown lanes during rush hour. I need to travel in the right travel lane always in the event of another stall. Dealership cleaned the electronic throttle module. Problem continues. Returned to the dealership. They say, "no codes, no new throttle". That's the volvo policy, gallo volvo, worcester, mass. Lou is the service manager. How many times does my car need to unexpectedly stall before my car shows a code so I can repair my faulty etm? It's dangerous to my family and me.
Questions about the 2001 Volvo S80 acceleration
Does the 2001 Volvo S80 have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 64 complaints about the acceleration of the 2001 Volvo S80, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 Volvo S80 acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 66,858 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo S80 acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V441000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volvo S80 have the most acceleration problems?
The Volvo S80 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2000 (93 complaints), 2001 (64 complaints) and 1999 (53 complaints).
Other 2001 Volvo S80 problems
Electrical 39Engine 29Fuel system 17Transmission 17Suspension 7Visibility 7Brakes 5Steering 5Lights 4Seat belts 3Airbags 2Body 2Tires 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1
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