2001 Volvo S80 electrical problems

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 150 miles · MI

Takata recall" frist I called volvo to inquire about recalls referening to the cooling system and the fuel pump the first lady I spoke with informed me this problem was under recalls and to take my car to get it serviced at the nearest dealer after taking my car to the dealer at 7:15am 4hours later after I called them first they now are saying that there isn't anything they can do with my car and they do not know who told me that false information. On top of all of this my car accelerates by itself lucky when it happens I hurry and push the brakes and the car dosent start up once turning the key even the guy say that's always been a problem. Based on how expensive this car is it seem there wouldn't be many problems with it or it seem that they would at least try todo something about the false information over all I will never buy another volvo again!

Filed Jul 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 147,054 miles · AZ · crash

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!

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · FL

Took car to get throttle body clean and it did not resolve issues with car.

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CO

My etm on volvo s80, t6 model (year 2001) has a recall on it issued by volvo but the problem is that this part along with the throttle body is defective and needs constant computer update, and than the etm faults without notice and takes with it the whole infrastructure despite etm being serviced and new software being installed by dealer. The dealer is not always keen on working on etm or throttle bottle issues as they don't get payment on time from volvo and they need to do a lot of paper work to et paid by volvo USA. The car stalls suddenly and one of these days I am afraid this will lead to a major crash as gov.'t can't stop what volvo USA wants to accomplish and that is profits and not recalling their defective equipment. Human lives are second to corporate profits has already being noted ad shown.

Filed Jun 18, 2007 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. While driving 55 MPH downhill, the contact smelled burning and saw smoke. The vehicle had no acceleration, power steering, or brake function. The contact applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. All of the warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle burst into flames fifteen seconds after stopping. The vehicle was towed. The volvo investigators stated that the fire was caused by bird seed deposits underneath the hood. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

My 2001 volvo s80 t6 cost me around $3,500 in repairs/maintenance after purchase in the last 3 months. This car has something going wrong one thing after another. To mention some: front sway-bar links, turbo charger drain, bad alternator (that cause other electronics to malfunction I.e. The vehicle's entire heating system), in-car sensor failure for interior air quality , electronic throttle module failure that caused me to have the vehicle towed to the volvo dealership for $190, catalytic converter failure, oxygen sensor failure, the front struts and mounts need to be replaced, yet. Maintenance wise, the 60k maintenance, which the dealership never mentioned that it had been completed on this vehicle ( no paper work for the vehicle was provided to me at the time of purchase), the brakes went bad in two weeks after purchase, the tires needed to be replaced, total cost: around $2,000. I don't know what more to expect to have gone wrong on this vehicle. This car has put me through lots of stress, waste of time, and loss of money. I bought the vehicle for $14,000 and has put in almost $3,500 and it's not even worth $17,000 in the market at this point. Volvo needs to have a recall on their suspension problems (struts, sway bar links, bushings) which happen quite often as I have heard and read on the consumer complaints online, and also for the alternator failure and cause afterwards. Also, if the car had to be towed because of a recall problem, they should cover the cost of tow since the problem was caused by their recall item.

Filed Dec 12, 2006 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · GA · crash

I purchased my volvo s80 not even 1 year ago and I am experiencing problems with my car losing acceleration in traffic and idling wildly. The problem has become so severe that at one point at a complete stop, my car surged forward and hit the car in front of me! Thank goodness there was no damage or injuries to myself or to the car involved. I took the vehicle to the dealership and was informed the problem lies with the throttle. However, volvo refuses to issue a recall and hides behind the "warranty" song and dance even though they agree there is a problem with the throttles in their vehicles. I did much research (or so I thought) before purchasing my vehicle. I chose volvo because they advertise the fact that they manufacture one of the safest cars on the market. My wife owns a volvo s60 and has had similar problems. I fear for the safety of my wife and 6 year old son. I plan to get rid of this dangerous vehicle first chance I get.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Electrical · 55,620 miles · CA

For 6-12 months my wife has complained of surging or loss of power in our 2001 volvo t6 s80 (mileage 56,000 miles). On 9/10/2006 while driving at 35/MPH in traffic I had complete loss of power. I was able to coast to rt. Side of highway and restart after shifting to park. Local dealer found nothing wrong. Scary for I-40.

Filed Jun 22, 2006 · Electrical · 86,281 miles · IL

While on a road trip, my 2001 volvo s80 started lurching forward and speeding up/slowing down by itself. The car was idling erratically and would stall out. As I was away from home and needed to return soon, I took my car to be checked out. I was told that I needed a new electronic throttle module. I had no choice but to have the car fixed at a cost of over $800.00. Now I find out that volvo knew of problems with this particular part and that there may be a recall and I am very angry that I had to pay to replace a part they (volvo) knew was defective!!! Additionally, and more importantly, I wonder about the potential danger I and my family were unknowingly subjected to due to volvo's decision to not inform consumers of this defect.

Filed Nov 18, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 62,702 miles · TN

The contact owns 2000 volvo s80. Purchased it under an extended warranty certified used car program from clayton volvo in knoxville tennessee in april 2001. Several months later, while the car was still under warranty, the car died in the middle of an intersection. After towing it to the dealer it was discovered the electronic throttle module wasfilled with carbon. That unit was replaced under warranty. A couple years later, the car again died. This time it happened in a parking lot. Thankfully, in both cases it happened in a safe situation. Again, the etm was determined to be the problem. But, the warranty had expired. The dealer and the manufacturer refused to recognize that the problem was an ongoing issue. This time the contact was forced to pay nearly $1000 for repairs. It was the contact's understanding that information was being collected on this problem, so he felt compelled to add this complaint. Although had specific dates available , the contact could check my records and provide them if necessary. *nm. X-ref 10131424, 2 etms installed, smch. *ak the throttle body was cleaned twice and the mass air flow sensor was replaced. Updated 12/07/05.