1999 Volvo V70 electrical problems

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · NY

Througout this cars history (from the first year 20 + years ago through to today) the engine randomly cuts out without warning, though this happens when usally while declerating and braking to round a street corner. Once it cuts out, of course power steering and brakes are virtually inoperative. However, by simply putting in neutral and turning the key the care always immediately restarts.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 158,000 miles · CA

Car surges randomly at lower speeds. Car also loses power on freeway and acceleration fluctuates uncontrollably at times. All symptoms happening while car is in motion, mostly at speeds over 50mph. I brought the car to my local dealership where there were open recalls on the model I own. After recall was performed, the symptoms have increased and worsened. Dealership is refusing to take any responsibility.

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo v70. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly reduced speed drastically without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection, diagnostic testing, and repair. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jun 1, 2010 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · OR

My volvo v70 has stalled dead repeatedly while driving at both high and low speeds, most recently while just coming onto a long freeway exit ramp with no shoulder. There were cars behind me and I almost got hit from behind. Prior stalls (about 5 of them) include total stalling while braking, and while speeding up. I have had the fuel pump, relay, and manifold replaced. And after all that, spending over $1000, it stalled this last time. Sometimes the car can start up again after a stall and a 10 minute wait, but it will suddenly stall again.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · AZ

Car repeatedly stalls with no explanation. Volvo dealership has worked on car 8 times. Throttle parts have been replaced, etm, and many other parts. Now they say it's the catalytic converter. This is extremely frustrating and scary. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to why the car stalls. Sometimes, it will act as if there's a clogged fuel line, then it stalls the next time I have to decelerate. Other times, it dies when I'm driving.

Filed Nov 15, 2009 · Electrical · 96,300 miles · PA

1999 volvo v70 awd - electronic throttle system failed at ~96,000 miles. Required $1500 in repairs because the car was just outside of the extended warranty period. Currently negotiating with volvo about at least partial compensation, as ets failures have been a longstanding problem with this model. No resolution yet.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 80,000 miles · CT

The indicator light on the gear selector has burnt out. There's a 'signal-orange' colored indicator mark that tracks the gear selector against the slate grey color shift assembly put there as a safety feature so you know what gear you're in and don't accidentally take off in an unintended direction, forward or reverse, or roll into someone while unintentionally finding yourself in neutral. Well now at night unless you turn on the interior light, you can just guess what gear you're in because when it's dark in the cab you can't see at all what's what as far a gear selection. I find this remarkable. At age 49, with all the cars we've owned and all I've had until over 100,000 miles, never do I recall any dashboard type indicator lamps burning out, I thought they just made them that way because they're not replaceable or something. I assumed they were like neon or light emitting diodes that can never burn out and would function forever or until something physically broke them. Here's a tip for you folks at the federal safety agency and your families: avoid volvo's in parking lots at night, turns out we have only an idea of the gear we're in before the car starts moving, in the dark the lack of certainty provided by a manufacturing failure could prove dangerous. Volvo for life?

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Electrical, Fuel system · 112,641 miles · VA

1. Vehicle "sputtered", engine would rev with no change in pressure on gas pedal, followed by nearly complete loss of power and near engine cut off. 2. No complete failure, as soon as symptoms began, it was taken to a dealer 3. Volvo dealer and repair shop determined the failure was ECM code 903c, 91a7: "throttle internal fault". Replaced electronic throttle module. Old part is not available. 15 mar 2005 - 1. Same symptoms; car was unable to maintain highway speed of 60 MPH. 2. Engine stalled once before going to dealer repair but started back up without problem. 3. Exact failure codes not provided, but was determined to be "engine control module fault". Electronic throttle module was replaced. Covered by volvo parts warranty. Old part is not available.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 117,212 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving, at various speeds, the electronic throttle control module light illuminated followed by the vehicle operating at a reduced speed. The vehicle was seen by an authorized dealership for inspection and replaced the computer, but the problem returned. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The service department replaced the battery. Afterwards, the problem persisted and the vehicle was again seen by the dealer. The dealer determined the vehicle needed a new computer and the vehicle is currently at the dealer awaiting this replacement. The consumer stated he is still experiencing stalling problems. The manufacturer will not authorize the replacement of the ets. The dealer stated no codes were showing up. Updated 08/25/06.

Filed Dec 5, 2005 · Electrical · 139,100 miles · CO

My volvo v70 will suddenly de-accelerate. I understand this may be due to a faulty electronic throttle system. I have had to pay for replacements parts that are also faulty. This has occurred twice since I purchased the car in 1999.