Volvo S80 jerking problems

Filed Jun 29, 2022 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2016 Volvo S80. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over safely to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle. The contact also stated whenever the fuel tank was below half tank, the vehicle would stall inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed to drive the vehicle until the failure recurred and take the vehicle back to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the fuel sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 56,000 miles · TN

My car has the start/stop function. It has a button to manually deactivate the start/stop system but it has to be pushed every time the car is restarted. My husband was driving the car a couple of weeks ago and decided to stop at a convenience store to get a pepsi. He parked in a parking space. He didn't realize that he hadn't pressed the deactivation switch and when he parked the car, it shut off. He'd been driving in a lot of traffic and didn't realize the start/stop had stopped the engine. He thought he'd turned the car off. Well, he opened the door and when he took his foot off the brake pedal the engine restarted and the car lurched forward causing it to jump the concrete parking bumper. Fortunately the only damage it caused was to the plastic belly pan underneath the engine. But someone in a 4x4 pickup had to winch my car backwards to get it off the parking bumper. There should be an option in the car's control center to permanently deactivate the auto start/stop function instead of having to do it manually every time the car is started. All cars with the auto start/stop feature need to have the option available. Volvo told me it can't be done. It's a computer, I'm sure it could be reprogrammed with that option. This is just an accident and lawsuit waiting to happen! It's easy to forget, especially if a person has a lot on his/her mind (and who doesn't these days?)

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · 52,000 miles · IL

My car lurches forward when you are idling as well as driving. I was on a busy street when I pulled out into an oncoming line of traffic when the motor completely died leaving me in the middle of both lanes of traffic. After a time I was able to restart the vehicle. This has also happened in bumper to bumper highway traffic. As you are idling at an intersection or awaiting a train to pass, the motor races and then slows and also lurches ahead. Foot must be hard on the brake or I could rear end the vehicle in front of me. This vehicle has only about 65,000 miles and I have no idea why this is happening. It has been a great car until this started happening. The car is now sitting in the driveway as an unsafe condition is caused by this malfunction.

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · Engine · GA

This car really has a bad transmission problem and it jerks soo bad it been doing that for a long time

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Transmission · 45,800 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle would jerk violently when accelerating to a high speed. In addition, the tachometer fluctuated causing the vehicle to jerk violently. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v317000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 45,800.

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 Apr 25, 2011 · Electrical · 146,600 miles · SC

On april 21,2011 approximately 7:45am, my vehicle failed in accelerating power suddenly while driving. In addition, my vehicle jerk, skip, and shook uncontrollably. I had my car towed to my personal repair shop (reputable volvo service, inc.) my mechanic informed me after a diagnostic, that the throttle module needs to be replaced. He tells me that only the volvo dealer would be the only repair service to replace this part due to the software program that included. So, once again, the car was towed the authorize volvo dealer. The diagnostic here is the same, the throttle module needs to be replaced. There was a recall on this part, along with other parts. I was not informed about this through the dealer but through research of my own. The service manager tells me that I would have to contact volvo manufacturer to see rather they would honor the recall of the replacement of this part. I contact the manufacturer and spoke with mrs. Marilyn and mrs. Jan and I was told that this part was past the warranty but they would honor the software update for this part. Also the engine cooling fan recall is still open but I have already had this part and labor done at my own expense due to the fact that I was not aware of the recalls. The throttle module is about $700.00, this does not include labor or another software program. For my total repair cost is $1185.00 and strongly feel that this is not fair because none of my parts were replaced through the recall. In other words I shouldn't have to pay for a part plus labor that was defective in production. I should be extended the same recall conditions that other volvo owners were able to received. Volvo inc knows exactly what cars received their recall parts replacement and also which cars did not through their VIN number. Of course they would extend the software update program because it's less expensive. Please assist me. Thanks

Filed Jan 12, 2011 · Tires · 65,000 miles · IL

While driving on an interstate at approximately 70mph a very slight road vibration was felt approximately 1 minute before the rear driver side tire completely failed. There was a loud audible thump as the vehicle unintentionally jerked to the left. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle and stop safely. Upon inspection, both sidewalls of the tire had separated from top tread section and the tire was in three complete pieces. The wheel incurred minor damage. The vehicle was not overloaded. The tire was believed to be at the correct pressure and showed no signs of puncture or obvious cause of failure. The tire was purchased and mounted professionally 43 days before the failure.

Filed Jul 5, 2010 · Fuel system · 85,386 miles · FL

I purchased a used 2000 volvo s80 today. Previous owner purchased car in 2002 and had all factory service done up to the 75000 check up (car has 85000 miles now). Car manifests all symptoms covered by the federal safety agency action number : pe05041. Surges and if you don't hold the brake hard at stop, car will lurch forward into traffic. While cruising, car surges forward and if you're not careful, the surging will cause the car to get out of control. Called the nearest dealer in jacksonville. They indicate that etm may need replacing ($1200) but my cars 10 year warranty in pe05041 expired in may. Car had problems before and dealer downloaded software but problem not corrected and etm was never mentioned to be replaced. Is there a way for me to be covered under the pe05041 warranty since prior dealer never took care of this and now my local dealer says it is just past the 10 year mark? My phone number is [xxx] and email is [xxx] . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 16, 2009 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. While driving approximately between 25-30 MPH on an incline. The "transmission" and "engine" warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Then the vehicle unexpectedly lurched forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated the transmission required replacement. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 123,000. The VIN was unavailable.