2001 Volvo S80: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 143,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Acceleration · 87,000 miles · FL

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.

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 Mar 7, 2009 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · CT

Most recent is an upper idler arm went causing the timing belt to skip damaging the motor: cost 4k to fix or 5k to install a used motor. Pressure test came back (no pressure)pistons are ok. Sunroof caved in on my head. I did get cutup with the glass. Car stalled, need new alternator, fuel link shield fell off bottom of car causing the fuel line to drag on road. I had to tape the rubber fuel line up until garage to install a new shield. Passenger side safety belt linkage broke (no passenger side seat belt) there are other 'routine maintainence' tires/brakes/ etc that I did have done. I've take good car, but these large ticket items continue. There are always lights out somewhere on this car. One of the tire rims cracked and I need a new one (dangerous to drive highway with that). I did not think volvo would except something like this, when I brought the car to gengris volvo dealer they told me that that 'would not touch' this car and trade-in was not an option. This car is worthless what with all these problems. They told me that this model (2000/2001) of the s80 t6 are lemons and should never have been made road worthy. Is there anything you are able to do... I still owe 13k on this worthless car. I should have never bought a volvo - this is my second and and very willing to share this with other potential buyers if nothing is dome by volvo with this matter... There are more problems I can share if you are interested.

Filed May 25, 2007 · Acceleration · 66,858 miles · MA

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.

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Acceleration, Engine · CO

We began reporting problems with hesitation and surging in our 2001 s80 t6 several years ago to the service department at our nearest dealer, sill terhar motors in broomfield, colorado. They tried replacing a turbo valve and a software upgrade that was available at the time, and we were told that using the highest octane fuel would be necessary in order to prevent the hesitation. The problem continued. Given the inconvenience of the dealers location and that they had not seemed to be able to correct the problem, we had the vehicle serviced for a while at an independent volvo mechanic. Last fall the emissions and check engine warning lights turned on, and they replaced an oxygen sensor and/or mass air sensor. The warning lights turned on again, and they recommended that we go to the service department at the dealer. We learned of the "extended warranty" volvo was beginning to offer as a result of the problems in the design of the electronic throttle module. In early december we left the vehicle with the service department at sill terhar, and they did the software upgrade. Within days the vehicle was running horribly and was stalling in intersections. Sill terhar had the vehicle towed and reported that the problem was due to a hose that had not been fastened securely. Due to travel during the holidays and the multiple snowstorms in colorado in late december, we drove this vehicle in early january after having put only about 100 miles on the vehicle since the time that it was reportedly fully cleared of problems with regard to the etm, the check engine warning light turned on again. We returned to sill terhar, and they said that the problem was due to a faulty right front oxygen sensor. They were certain that this was unrelated to the etm problem. That most recent work cost us $400. We picked up the vehicle last friday evening and, today, only a few days later, the check engine warning light has turned on yet again.

Filed Dec 20, 2006 · Engine · 72,000 miles · NY

2001 volvo s80 t6. Vehicle stalls without warning when accelerator is released and vehicle returns to idle. Problem was fixed once but has returned. Dealer & volvo n.a. Say that since there is no computer code for the stall and they can't duplicate it there is no cure. Vehicle has stalled on numerous occasions during the last 5 months including 12/17/2006 in heavy traffic the hov lane on the long island expressway. Has also stalled in high speed traffic on i95 in stamford, ct and while making turns and going through intersections.

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 Mar 26, 2006 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · AR

2001 s80 volvo etm failure. It started as vehicle hesitation, then proceeded to surging forward with no throttle input, then progressed to no accelerator response when applying the brake pedal, then to stalling when coasting leaving the driver with no power steering or brakes at speeds up to 55 MPH, then to rough idle and check engine light. All symptoms were present upon taking to the dealer based on some web research to identify to problem. The dealer returned with an analysis for timing belt replacement, engine tune up, engine coolant flush, crankcase ventilation system cleaning, brake system flushing, and mass air flow replacement amounting to an initial cost of $1980.00 us. I requested a conference with the technician, and a review of the diagnostics report. The end result was a maf replacement paid for by me (customer) and amazingly the tech notes recommended cleaning of the crankcase ventilation system and the etm cleaning which was covered by the dealer. Total cost was $328.21 to consumer and balance covered by dealer. The repairs were made on 3/07/06, replaced maf unavailable. I feel that I have been taken advantage of and essentially paid $328 unnecessarily due to further web research identifying cleaning of the etm and crankcase ventilation system would in fact cause trouble codes leading the replacement of the maf.

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Engine · 60,637 miles · OH

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.

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Acceleration · 46,500 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lurches forward and stalls. The vehicle speed is 25mph and below when the stalling happens. It was taken to the dealer for inspection and the etm was diagnosed as the problem. The etm was replaced; however the problem still occurs. The performance reduced lamp illuminates each time before the vehicle stalls. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for additional testing.

Filed Feb 16, 2006 · Engine · MI

Car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. Car has stalled intermittently several times.