I started the car, placed the car in drive gear and idled through the parking lot traffic to the intersection but the car would not accelerate through the intersection though the condition restored after I pulled over and turned off the ignition and restarted it. Then the accelerator functioned normally.had a semi truck been coming along, I would not be here to write you this letter.
2001 Volvo V70 acceleration problems
61 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 66,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 61
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- typical mileage
- 66,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cruise control2
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
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Volvo V70 acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
- Risk
- This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 06V441000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Throttle control malfunction
On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to the federal safety agency concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the s40 and v40), my 2002 s60 and v70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, ?a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.volvo further stated that,this resulted in a high number of these vehicles going into limp home mode without need.?volvo indicated that this was the most severe consequence of an etm fault in the subject vehicles.the recall remedy is a software upgrade introduced by volvo on march 16, 2006 in a customer satisfaction program.at the time of the notification 161,202 vehicles of the population of 331,301 had already had the software uploaded and were therefore not included in the population count of the recall. Odi?s analysis of complaints to odi and volvo, volvo field reports and warranty data found that etm failure could result in (1) engine stall; (2) mechanical limp mode; (3) lunging forward during low-speed driving maneuvers; and (4) faltering during high speed merges or when crossing traffic.odi identified 12 crashes related to etm failure, with 6 caused by lunging incidents, 3 caused by stalling incidents, 2 caused by mechanical limp mode and 1 from the faltering condition.odi's analysis of complaint data and information obtained from consumer interviews identified 1,289 incidents with safety related consequences (389.1 per 100,000 vehicles), including 479 involving engine stall (144.6 per 100,000 vehicles) and 729 involving mechanical limp mode (220.0 per 100,000 vehicles).odi's analysis of warranty claim narrative text shows at least 14,965 warranty claims with codes indicating an etm fault resulting in vehicle operation in mechanical limp mode (4.5% of the subject vehicles). Volvo?s recall addresses odi?s safety concerns with etm failures.odi will continue to monitor the subject vehicles to determine if additional action is required.this engineering analysis is closed.
EA05021
Throttle control malfunction
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms described above.odi is continuing its assessment of the information contained in the volvo complaints. In november 2005, to resolve an investigation by the california air resources board, volvo announced that it would extend the warranty coverage to 10 years / 200,000 miles for the etm in approximately 356,000 model year 1999 through 2002 passenger cars sold in the united states and canada.under volvo's policy, vehicles that experience etm failures will receive a variety of repairs including etm cleaning, reprogramming the engine control module and/or replacement of the etm. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-021) to continue to assess the safety consequences of etm failures in the subject vehicles.
PE05041
What 2001 Volvo V70 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2001 volvo v70. Consumer writes in regards to repairs under recall notice ea05021 *tgw the consumer stated the problem of the vehicle surging forward had been undiagnosed several times by mechanics. The consumer also stated at the time of purchasing the vehicle, the dealership did not disclose the recall and she never received a notice about the recall. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer due to a malfunction with the security system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that when traveling at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk abnormally and experience a deceleration of between 10-20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where repairs were performed under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control).the fsailure persisted and no further repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate and merge into traffic from an on-ramp, the vehicle lost abnormally power. The vehicle was towed to the local volvo specialist who performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the throttle body. The volvo specialist reprogrammed the software but advised the throttle body would need to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but denied assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 98,788 and the current mileage was 180,000.
This is a major safety hazard. Engine surged to approximately 2000 RPM while stopping for a traffic light, car was placed into neutral, car stopped and engine subsequently died. Engine was re-started and vehicle continued to operate with no caution/ warning lights visible. During attempt to drive vehicle on the following day, the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 20 MPH. The performance reduced warning light was then visible.
Computer reprogrammed 2 years ago and car is now "surging" forcefully when attempting to stop . Electronic throttle module (etm) identified as cause . Volvo refuses to cover under conditions of recall which requires replacement of etm . Reason for refusal , my car was found to be a " salvage vehicle" . In light of safety issues are they required to help me ?
My 2001 volvo v70t has been lunging forward during low-speed driving maneuvers and has had vehicle hesitation upon acceleration. The dealership, nalley volvo in atlanta has had my car for almost a month. Volvo was involved in a lawsuit which LED to a recall .recall campaign number:06v441000. My car received the software upgrade a few years ago but my symptoms are exactly what the recall was for. Volvo and dealer ship said until they receive a hard code they wont do anything except replace transmission or trade in my car for new one. Upon research I found many others having the same issue even car going into limp mode and also had the software update. I shouldn't have to wait until my car goes into limp mode while traveling on the interstate for volvo to fix this defect.
I have a 2001 volvo v70 and I was driving south on I-95 when the car failed to accelerate, just went limb, I tried to accelerate and nothing happened, the car behind almost hit me and the same with the 2 behind him. This is the second time something like this happen, that me along with my family are exposed to such a danger. The first time I checked the recalls and took it to the dealer where they supposedly fixed what was wrong, 8 months after the mentioned repair the car is doing the same but now with worse consequences because now I am so afraid to drive that just thinking about it makes me tremble. The volvo dealer do not want to be responsible and dot says that just when big accidents happen they can do something. I wondered if my family would be dead right now, who would be filing this complaint?..it is just not acceptable that a dealership or the dot fail to act would cost not just mine, but any family their lives. M
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo v70. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle began to surge without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent volvo shop and they stated that there was an etm code of ecm91a7. They advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized volvo dealer because of the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The contact took the vehicle to power volvo and they performed a diagnostic, which confirmed that there was an etm failure. Volvo north america has not given their consent to the dealer to perform the recall repair. The contact spoke with volvo and they stated that the previous owner already had the recall work performed. The contact stated that there is a warranty on the part for 200,000 miles/ten years and volvo agreed. The current and failure mileages were 84,917.
I own a 2001 volvo v70 t5 and had an independent volvo shop bring up code ECM 91a7 which is an ( etm ) recall and warranty issue . (carb) has increased an additional 10 years and or 200,000. Warranty on the etm. My independent shop erased the code but kept a print out of the failure. Power volvo in cerritos california own mechanic and service manager agree that the etm is exhibiting all the issues with the etm concerns. North american volvo can't warranty the module until it shows a code for the etm. They want me to drive it until it shows the code again. I do not want to drive it since the federal safety agency wrote that in certain traffic situations , this condition could cause an unsafe situation and possibly a crash.
Questions about the 2001 Volvo V70 acceleration
Does the 2001 Volvo V70 have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 61 complaints about the acceleration of the 2001 Volvo V70, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 Volvo V70 acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 66,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo V70 acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V441000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volvo V70 have the most acceleration problems?
The Volvo V70 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2001 (61 complaints), 1999 (53 complaints) and 2000 (23 complaints).
Other 2001 Volvo V70 problems
Transmission 45Fuel system 31Electrical 30Engine 24Brakes 10Lights 10Visibility 9Suspension 7Airbags 6Body 5Steering 5Tires 5Locks 3Seat belts 3Seats 2Driver assistance 1Wheels 1
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