Volvo V70 misfire problems

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 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 Dec 21, 2009 · Engine · 79,353 miles · CA

Fuel pressure sensor mis-communicates to the ECM about the fuel pressure, and so the ECM gives a mis-communication to the fuel pump how much pressure to exert. According toagency recall 07v22600 for volvo v70 2003-2004, "misfire may occur during driving ... The engine may stall without warning;in certain traffic situations this could cause an unsafe situation and possible a crash." the volvo dealer read the federal safety agency recall notice and said that the customer would have to pay for elective repair for reason that this "VIN does not pop up." the volvo manufacturer (800/458-1552) said that the "VIN does not pop up; there is no recall for this vehicle." I am requesting the federal safety agency to add this VIN to recall 07v226000, then notify me that it had done so.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Acceleration, Engine · 154,000 miles · MA

Back in june of 2008 - on start up my 99 volvo v70 - would rough idle, rev to 4000 and would not exceed 20 MPH. The idle sounded like sneakers in a dryer. I took the car to my garage and was quoted $2000.00 to replace the etm - I was told by my garage that the etm may still be under warranty. After speaking with volvo USA - I was advised that this part was under warranty and I should bring to the nearest volvo dealership. I did. Boston volvo village - did a software update and after that reported no issues with the etm - they claimed cracked vacuum hoses were the problems. They replaced the hoses and return the car. The car broke down a day later - rev to 4000, rough idle, won't go over 20 MPH - sneakers in washing machine sound. I brought the car back to boston volvo village - this time they told me that I had an bad accelerator pedal - which was replace cost was $225.00. The car broke down a third time - this time on a busy highway - I was able to pull off - but if not for some excellent driving by others on the road there would had been a 3 car pile up. Boston volvo village towed the car back to their garage. One of their employees admitted to me that the emt was the problem - but that volvo makes it impossible to replace the etm.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Acceleration · MD

While driving on I-695 near baltimore experienced six episodes of sudden deceleration ,and a almost stalling. Also, was almost rear ended by a dump truck on one occasion ,and on another occasion by an 18-wheeler before the contact could cross slowly through lanes to the side of the road. To make matters worse, due to road construction, during two of these unplanned stops, there was no shoulder and the contact blocked a lane of traffic. The message on the dashboard read reduced engine performance. The contact turned the car off, and then a few times, noted a very rough idle and the same message. Then , turned the car off for a few minutes ,and instead of the reduced engine performance warning received a needed immediate repair service or some similar message, and the check engine light was on. He drove a few miles at 60-65 MPH, but the engine was running very rough. This whole episode repeated by itself 5 times during 50 miles drive. The contact made it home safely with three young children in the back seat. These problems were exactly those documented with the defective electronic throttle (etm) in most 1999-2001 volvos. Has an appointment with local dealer, and he will be charged the usual $1000-$1200 to replace the etm module. Unfortunately, the replacement module was not better than the original module.

Filed Oct 24, 2005 · Acceleration · 72,256 miles · PA

Since the car was purchased there have been rough start and rough idle issues and acceleration issues. The issues were raised to the dealer on three occasions all with no resolution. The dealer has now identified the issue as a failure in the etm after the service engine light came on and remained lit. Dealer quotes repair costs of $1,100.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Acceleration · 61,000 miles · VA

1999 volvo v70 w/61,000. Electronic throttle module failure (ets and check engine lights: rough idle on start (surging);slow speed only. Dealer service mgr. Indicated they replace many, but not at such low mileage. No indication that failure was imminent except slight, occasional hesitation after startup. Trip length of 3 miles. Subsequent startup and commute to dealer uneventful except check engine light was lit.

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

Problems with my 1999 volvo v70 incident 5/10/05 1. Events leading up to the failure. My car experienced a falter then rough idle and drastically reduced power. In addition the check engine light went on. 2. The car seemed to recover and I was able to make it home. 3. I took my car into my repair shop and had the problem diagnosed. I was told the fault codes registered in the cars computer indicated there was a failing evaporator purge valve along with bad electronic throttle module (etm). The repair cost me $1,070.00. Incident 5/24/05 1.after a little over 3 months my car has experienced the same symptoms. Falter then rough idle and drastically reduced power. In addition the check engine light went on. 2.I plan to have the car analyzed by the same repair shop that did the previous $1,070.00 worth of work. 3.resolution pending investigation based on the research I have done this issue seems similar to action number: pe05041 that is currently being investigated by the federal safety agency. The federal safety agency action number : pe05041 the federal safety agency recall campaign number : n/a make : volvo model: v70 manufacturer : volvo cars of n.a. Llc. Year : 2001 component : vehicle speed control date investigation opened : july 26, 2005 date investigation closed : open summary: the office of defects investigation (odi) has received one hundred and thirty-one (131) consumer complaints alleging a variety of concerns resulting from failure of the electronic throttle control module (etm) in the subject vehicles, including a sudden loss of speed and steering assist when driving in highway traffic and sudden and complete stall without warning. In some instances, it has been reported that the vehicles would restart, and in some cases the vehicles were towed. Some consumers allege that after having the etm replaced the new component failed in a similar manner.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Acceleration · 53,300 miles · FL

Engine began to run rough followed by loss of acceleration then stalling. Car stalled in traffic causing traffic jam. Subsequently restarted and driven to dealer for repair. Parts replaced were throttle control body, gasket and etm reload at a cost of $942.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · CA

Etm failure in my 1999 volvo v70 t5. Local volvo dealer has serviced (cleaned) it and it is still malfunctioning. Car runs rough and is becoming a hazard in traffic. Will replace soon at a cost of $750 us for the part--unknown labor costs.