Dt*: the contact stated while in stop and go traffic the vehicle stalled three times. The vehicle restarted each time and was taken to the dealership for the 60,000 miles checkup. Although there were no codes on the computer, the dealership performed a software update for this problem. Updated 4/19/2006 - 25 miles after the 60000 mile check up the vehicle stalled again and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle has not stalled again since the software updated was performed.
2001 Volvo S80 engine complaints
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Car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. Car has stalled intermittently several times.
Well, well - let's see, I bought a 2001 volvo s-80, t-6 in february 2005 to replace my 1996 740 il bmw - I thought I would get a more economical and safe car. Boy was I wrong! To my disgust I paid almost $20,000 for this used car and within weeks it started acting up. It turned out to be the mass airflow sensor and the throttle body. I finally - 9 months after purchasing the car - have had to get it fixed - over $1200.00. I, like another person who filed a complaint, was making a left hand turn on a very busy road, and the car died while in the middle of my turn. Luckily I was able to put it in neutral quick enough and restart it before I got hit. The car also surges dangerously at stops. If you don't have your foot on the brake 110%, the car would lurch forward and hit the car in front of it. I'm so disappointed in this car I will never buy another volvo. So much for looking forward to "one day purchasing this safe car". Now that I have dumped lots of money into this car, taken vacation time to pick it up and drop it off, it works okay. The throttle body was replaced about 2 weeks ago, but the car still feels like its not giving me 100% - but at least it isn't stalling or surging. I still have my bmw - thank goodness. I'll be getting rid of this volvo. Ford bought volvo and they are responsible for making this unreliable car. I also understand that there a class action lawsuit against volvo (ford) - it's time they do the right thing and reimburse customers who have been subjected to this dangerous and poorly designed fuel system.
Volvo s80 electronic throttle module (etm) production defect not covered under warranty as the defect occurred just outside of warranty. Dealer cost to correct is outrageous given this is clearly a manufacturer engineering defect within the throttle body mechanism itself.
2001 volvo s80 developed problems with hard start up and shutting down. *mr the vehicle stalled without warning along with a loss of power steering and power brakes. (cranks but will not stay running which may be due to the engine control module)
I was driving my vlolvo s80 on 07/10/2005 on the highway when it suddenly lost power. I could barely operate it over 30 miles an hour. I got stopped by a state policeman and got ticket for operating under 30 miles/hour and negligent operation. I'm schefuled for an appeal hearing. Throttle was replaced by a dealesrhip, nut they said that it can happen again, since it's the same design part.
On or about may 3rd, 2005, my wife was driving our 2001 volvo t6 when she suddenly lost engine performance. She was traveling along a busy interstate and she managed to get the car into the emergency lane while holding up traffic behind her. The following msg appeared on the dash, "engine performance reduced". When she got the car to the side of the road, she turned the car off and called me to inform me the car was not working properly. She started the car after a few minutes and it performed okay on the way home. At this time, I thought it might have been a fuel or gas cap problem. She was very close to having a serious accident. The next day she was traveling with our children on a very busy bypass and the same problem occurred. This time, I made a call to the volvo dealer and they informed me to leave the car off for a minute and the computer would reset. Not a good solution. Needless to say, she had to navigate the car from the inside lane to the emergency lane while traveling no faster than 20 MPH. Again, this was a very busy bypass and luckily she managed to get the car to the side of the road. Finally, I drove the car the next day to see how it performed for me. Again, the car failed (I.e. Slowed to 20 MPH on a 70 MPH interstate) while I was driving. I called the dealer again the next day and they informed me they would need to see the car in order to diagnose. I informed them I needed recall work performed on an electrical fan so they could check into my "engine performance reduced" problem at the same time. All this said, the car failed approximately 8-10 times before I could get the car to the shop and repaired ($933.00). The problem part was determined to be an electronic throttle module. Luckily, my wife, as well as myself, were able to get the car to the side of the road without getting ran over by traffic. This problem definitely needs the attention of the federal safety agency. Thanks for any help you can provide.
I have a 2001 volvo s80 2.9 and I am experiencing my car trying to push itself and the RPM idling very fast and the car feels like its going to shut off. I submitted a complaint already about my sons s60 and c70, which are have the same troubles as my s80. The throttle control module I think is defective and should be recalled. Luckily my car hasn't turn off on me yet, but one time I thought I was going to get in an accident due to the car jumping from a complete stop. Please get this problem fixed. Thanks.
Volvo s80... Stalls when idling. I almost got into an accident when it stalled in the middle of the intersection.
Dt: vehicle intermittently stalled/lost power. There were no accident. The mass air flow was replaced.
Volvo s80 the engine part that regulates the amount of air into the vehicle's engine. This has happened to us twice and my wife has been stranded twice having to be towed. We have had to pay all the costs as they are not covered under warranty. Have emailed volvo customer service 3 times with no response about the issue.
Purchased a volvo s80 in 2001;vehicle currently has 60700 miles and 3 automatic transmissions & throttle body replacement.
2001 volvo s80 series developed problems with the steering and the braking system.***no answer required***. *mr while exiting a parking lot, the vehicle ceased to operate. The vehicle towed and the consumer was assured the problem had been resolved, however 8 months later the incident happened again. The consumer had several electrical repairs done on the vehicle, such as the interior lights, the power windows, the battery was defective which had to be replaced twice, the alarm would go off for no reason, the head light bulbs and tail light bulbs were replaced. The key would not turn in the ignition, the engine light illuminated, there was a front suspension noise when going over bumps. There was a power steering leak due to a loose hose clamp. The parking brake needed to be adjusted, it did not hold on an incline.
Message in vehicle displayed "no oil pressure pull over asap." while pulling over "asap" a blue plume of smoke and shards of metal ejected from the rear of the car. Volvo dealership told me that the car had thrown a rod and that it will cost $9,000 to fix the car.
Drove 2001 volvo s 80 on 6/6/04, when parked in garage: coolant leaked out, all at once. Refilled coolant and drove to dealer on monday (6/7/04). Car was just in for 60,000 mile service at same dealer a few weeks ago. *ak dealer stated (quote from receipt): "ECM 6110, and fault traced to failed engine cooling fan module. Replaced engine cooling fan module as diagnosed to repair". (old part left at dealer) cost to replace: $505
Cooling system problem message displayed at 29,500 miles ...dealer found and replaced cracked hoses that caused coolant leak. Transmission service urgent message came up. Dealer replaced transmission valve body per volvo. Transmission failed again 36 hours later. Now in shop having complete transmission replaced at 31000 miles! Transmission problem occurred right after 30,000 mile service at volvo at cost of $600. I asked volvo for discount on extended warrantee... They refused saying if they did it for me they would have to do it for others.
As the consumer was pulling away from curb at 3 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated without touching the gas. Brakes were not functional, and vehicle shot through three intersections before the emergency brake was pulled. Mechanic informed the consumer that mass air flow sensor was faulty.
Electronic throttle on 2001 volvo s80 failed as I attempted to pass someone. Engine was programmed to shut down completely. I was left speeding down the freeway at 70mph without steering!
While driving at any speed, vehicle will just shut down. Consumer had vehicle serviced by the dealership, they replaced the mas air flow sensor, but the problem recured 2 months later. Please provide more details. Ph
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