Volvo V70 sudden acceleration problems

Filed Oct 23, 2021 · Acceleration · RI

In April 2021 I drove my newly acquired Volvo V70 wagon from Mississippi to my home in RI. Once I reached in and around NYC, the car began to surge forward as I applied the brakes at stop lights/signs. This became most pronounced at the GW Bridge Toll area, in high slow-moving traffic. Several times the car almost got out of control as the brakes were barely enough to stop the car from ramming into other vehicles. Cars and huge trucks were honking their horns as I broke, swerved, smoke clouds from high idling in neutral, and peeling rubber as I moved forward from standing still. I was trapped as there is no place to pull over to the sides to a breakdown lane. It eventually stopped surging but has threatened to do it in RI. I asked the mechanic about it when I had to get the car inspected. He basically said he would have to see the vehicle when it was happening. I am just funding out about Recall information and filing a report. I really want to have any necessary repairs made because the car performs well otherwise...AND I am hoping to give the car for my daughter to use as she starts her new job, but want to make sure it is safe first. I feel I would know how to handle it if it surges again (throw it in neutral, brake and pull to safe place, etc), but can't trust that she would be able to handle this emergency situation.

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

As I was driving home the car started running very rough and was not able to get it above 25 MPH. It also started to lunge forward sporadically and it seemed like it was going to stall at any moment. I contacted volvo directly and they called it "limp home mode" and that's exactly what it was, horrable!!. I consider myself lucky that my children were not with me. Apparently volvo recognizes the problem but are no longer fixing this ongoing problem. Volvo estimated that the fix would be on the low end $900.00 up to about $1400.00. Volvo is not taking anymore responsibility and now it's up to the consumer to absorb the cost.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · NC

Transmission began slipping around 90,000 miles. Changing from 2nd to 3rd was a pressurized build up resulting in a lunge forward or bucking of vehicle. Several times trying to get across traffic lanes almost resulted in near crash due to transmission not changing gear. Putting car in gear resulted in a bucking forward or lunge. Volvo advised a new transmission but advised us of a computer download that might fix the problem. After the download the car drove great for about three weeks. Then it began again. When on a trip the jerking in changing was so violent the gas line was forced loose from the fuel filter causing a stall in traffic. Fortunately we were able to push the car out of traffic and waited for a mechanic to arrive to re-install the line to the filter. Volvo dealer was about three miles down the road but refused to come out stating too much going on and that they could help but would wait until the next day since so close to 5 pm. Independent mechanic came to help. A new trans was installed but with less than 5000 miles the problem seems to be coming back. Also the brake booster went out. A failed recalled part left us stranded when we first bought the car and we paid the towing fees to volvo.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Acceleration · 108,000 miles · MD

Over the past three years or so, I have had four or five incidences involving sudden acceleration of my 2002 volvo station wagon v-70. All have occurred in city driving not on the open highway. Once when parking, I almost rammed another parked vehicle because, after applying the brake, my volvo suddenly lurched ahead. I swerved, pressed harder on the brake and put the car in neutral. I then stopped. On other occasions, mostly when coming to a stop at a traffic light, the car slows down and then surges ahead, after applying the brake. Once again, to stop the car I had to slam down hard on the brake and put the car into neutral. On other occasions, after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign, the engine revs up to the point that I have to put it into neutral to stop the revving. I have brought the car into the martens volvo dealer and explained the problem each time I brought it in for servicing. They have adjusted the "throttle mechanism" each time but the problem still persists.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Acceleration · 98,590 miles · CO · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. The contact was attempting to brake when the vehicle surged forward and struck the preceding vehicle. At the time, she thought that the brakes failed. The contact learned of the federal safety agency recall number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) after the crash. The vehicle sustained damages to the front end (hood bracket, hood hinge, marker light, front bumper cover, wiper blades, side lamps, grill, head lamps, hood and latch, and paint). The repair will cost $4,870.81, which includes the $500 insurance deductible. The cost of the rental vehicle was $390. The damages to the rear end of the other vehicle (1998 toyota forerunner) were the quarter panel, re-finish on the rear bumper, and a replaced passenger side rear bumper outer extension. The total repair cost was $563.22. The failure mileage was 98,590. Updated 01/09/09. *lj updated 01/15/09.

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 45,000 miles · NY · crash

Dt: the contact stated vehicle surged forward after placing it into gear. She tried to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, but they would not work. She lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - the few weeks prior to this accident the vehicle had a computer problem and the passenger door, window and turn signal were inoperative. These problems were fixed by the dealer.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Acceleration · 92,000 miles · WI

While driving at highway speed 65-70 MPH car suddenly jumped forward then slowed and stalled while driving on hwy. Luckily I was able to pull to the side of the road without a problem. After a few minutes the car restarted and would drive but was surging just like before it stalled. I quickly drove the car home and parked. The problem has not yet been corrected but was quoted $1000 to replace the electronic throttle module by dealer (wilde volvo in brookfield, wi). The same dealer also told me that they replace an average of three of the electronic throttle modules every week. That seems like a defective part if they change 3 a week at 1,000 each and the stalling could cause a serious accident.

Filed Mar 12, 2004 · Brakes · NC

While driving and applying the brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated and stalled. Consumer was able to restart, and take the vehicle to the dealer. And mechanic replaced ABS module but the problem recurred.

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · CT · crash

While exiting the parking area vehicle accelerated on its own. Driver tapped the brakes and speed increased. As a result, driver lost control, vehicle went airborne, and landed on a snow bank. Dealer replaced the computer chip of the throttle.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Transmission · 7,500 miles · CO

Three times during the month of august vehicle violently jumped forward into traffic. Dealer said there was a problem with a valve in the transmission. *ak windows squeak when rolled down. Steering wheel boot was not in place.