2004 Volvo V70: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 133,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

When we first purchased the car we drove it for about a week before it started surging forward and stalling a lot. My fianc and I would have to pull over, park the car, have to turn the key three times before starting. Would have to repeat process every 5 minutes. So we took it to paramount volvo of hickory, ended up taking it there for service. Dropped it off with a max full tank of gas as well, along with personal items we left in the car. It takes then about 4 or 5 days before calling us back with diagnostics, so we end up paying almost 1,600$ to get the timing chain replaced, new hoses put on, fuel pump replacement, and the fuel injectors. We pick it up, and our gas is almost on empty....and a few items were missing out of our vehicle as well. I know they have to test drive it after servicing the vehicle, it seemed like they took it on a joy ride all over hickory. But we decided not to mention that, and took it as a compliment of them "liking" the car. At least we had it fixed we thought, then drove 45 minutes up the mountain home. Drove for about a day or two until "check engine" light came back on, so we called volvo back. That time we ended up getting the fuel pump replaced on a "recalled part". Again it drive fine after picking it back up 2nd time then started acting up again, brought it back and they fixed the timing on it. Picked it up, week or two later we set up a new appointment because the car is surging, rpms won't go over 2000, kicks out and in gear, RPM gauge fluctuates when stopped. My 4 year old daughter and I were driving down the highway yesterday and it started surging, the steering seemed alot looser, then it started shaking around a curve pretty bad, got scared and braked, steering wouldn't turn , kept going straight, ran into the grass ,thank god. We could have died. Also attaching a photo of the rest of my complaint since it wouldn't fit.

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Engine · 114,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v70. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 171,000 miles · CA

I purchased a used vehicle the old owner said there was a recall. The check engine light goes on and off. I contacted the volvo dealer he ran VIN but no recall for this car. I took it to a mechanic and he ran a diagnostic which read fuel sensor. The recall I saw for this year car is similar to the one issued. Could my car have been missed? The federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v226000 recall date: 2007-06-05 summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor located on the left end of the fuel rail may, at times, transmit incorrect signal regarding the fuel pressure to the engine control module. If the signal is outside of the pre-programmed allowable limits, a diagnostic trouble code may be set and the check engine light will come on. The soldered joints on the circuit board of the fuel pressure sensor may crack due to temperature changes and excessive vibrations. Consequences: misfire may occur during driving that, in turn, will reduce the engine torque and in the worst case scenario, the engine may stall without warning. In certain traffic situations this could cause an unsafe situation and possibly a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensor free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Component affected: engine and engine cooling notes: volvo cars of n.a., llc

Filed Oct 9, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v70. While parked, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The technician recommended updating the software. The software was updated however afterward, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the control electronics module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but to no avail. The contact informed the dealer that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) that could have been related to the failure. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The technician then replaced the fuel pressure sensor. The failure was remedied. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ..updated 11/29/12 *bf the consumer stated during the latter part of 2011, the "check engine' light came on and would go off intermittently. June 30, 2012 the vehicle would not start. A mechanic determined there was an internal fault in the cem module. It was replaced but, did not repair the vehicle. The vehicle shut of while making a turn on august 21, 2012. There were no codes displayed. The consumer requested the fuel sensor to be checked. It was found to be the reason for the failure and replaced at a cost of $375. The consumer request that recall 181 be required to expand its coverage. Updated 12/4/2012

Filed Aug 22, 2012 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

Engine stopped on freeway, in heavy traffic. Wife and children in the car. Exact description as in the federal safety agency campaign I.d. 07v226000. Dealer (carlsen volvo, palo alto, ca), claimed the car had no indication of recalls on their computer, but volvo recall campaign r181 clearly states my vehicle and specific engine # 61 (6th and 7th digits in VIN) were subject of recall for the specific symptoms involved. I called volvo u.s. And they gave me the same rote response, "your vehicle's VIN number doesn't show up as being included in r181". This is patently false. According to the recall, carlsen volvo should have replaced the fuel pressure sensor free. Instead, over the course of 2years and multiple visits to the dealer, they never properly diagnosed nor repaired the problem. When your engine stalls in heavy traffic at freeway speeds, you and your passengers are at severe risk! I want my free repair from volvo! I know I'm not the only v70 owner who has been lied to in this specific way by volvo and their dealers.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Engine · 75,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v70. The contact stated that the check engine and oil pressure warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the contact was advised that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was told there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v266000 (engine and engine cooling) but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and the current mileages were 75,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v70. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the fuel pressure sensor was failing and caused the vehicle to stall. The contact spoke with the manufacturer in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling), but was informed that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 97,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Engine · 97,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v70. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated to the contact that the fuel pressure sensor would have to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · NC

Our 2004 volvo v70 engine cut off while driving on highway. At the time, we were traveling at approximately 45 miles per hour. Luckily there was a side road nearby so we were able to coast, stop, and restart the car safely. Since that day, the check engine light has been coming on and then going off and the engine has shut down while driving on several other occassions. We took the car to volvo and they claimed there were not any recalls on our 2004 volvo v70 and performed a $65 diagonstic service and determined that our fuel pressure sensor had failed and need to be replaced at a cost of over $400. We pulled recall information for our car off motortrend's sited (see below) and forwarded this to the dealership. The dealership called volvo's customer support team and they said our car was outside the warranty period and had no recall for this issue. We countered that recalls are not warranty claims and fall outside that window. Our car has experienced the same issue listed in recall listed below and the repair and diagnostic test should be honored by volvo!! Recall date jun 05, 2007 consequences: misfire may occur during driving that, in turn, will reduce the engine torque and in the worst case scenario, the engine may stall without warning. In certain traffic situations this could cause an unsafe situation and possibly a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensor free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 82,261 miles · MD

On a recent rainy afternoon I stalled out in the middle of a very busy intersection in my 2004 v70, subjecting myself and my family to a very dangerous situation. I was able to restart my car, and after several more stall outs and restarts I was able to limp to a nearby parking lot where I called my repair shop to have my car towed in for repair. My mechanic diagnosed the problem as a faulty fuel pressure sensor, ordered the part from the local volvo dealer and repaired my car; the total bill, including towing was $615. Later that week, my husband looked up vehicle recalls on the federal safety agency website and found recall #r181 which exactly described my situation. I would like to know why I was not notified of this recall before my car stalled and put me and my family at great risk.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v70. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after the failure and was taken to a private mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the fuel pressure sensor was sending faulty signals to the electronic control module. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the VIN did not qualify for recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 100,500. I contacted volvo via phone about the issue, but volvo would not agree to replace the fuel sensor free of charge, although volvo has a recall for another 2004 fuel sensor. Updated 09/29/2011 *ln

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v70. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine lamp illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who diagnosed that the fuel sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.