2000 Volvo V70XC: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Fuel system, Lights · 79,000 miles · NY

Pulling out of physical therapy parking lot unto south park ave. In hamburg ny 14075, engine stalled in middle lane. Barely made it acrossto curbside and stalled again, patrol car came and assisted me with his flashing lights. Vehicle still not in running condition. Tried new partswith out success.going to mechanic.

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 143,889 miles · CA

My 2000 volvo xc70 developed a dangerous engine condition that needs to be reported and corrected. The dashboard indicated a red ets light which according to the owners manual needs to be diagnosed by a certified volvo mechanic. I took the car to an independent volvo garage who identified the problem as a throttle body malfunction in the intake of the engine. The garage made a temporary ($300) repair and recommended that I visit a volvo dealer and warned that an appropriate repair would cost as much as $1,000 including parts and labor. According to the various volvo forums, this is a common and costly problem with these volvos. The symptoms include hesitation when accelerating, fluctuating idle RPM and outright stalling. This is a dangerous condition. I have parked the car until I can be reasonably assured that this can be suitably repaired preferably at volvo expense.

Filed Oct 15, 2009 · Acceleration · 60,500 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo xc70. While driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The contact had received recall notice #06v441000(vehicle speed control). The manufacturer advised him that the vehicle had to be taken to an authorized dealer for repairs. However the nearest volvo dealer was three hours away and he has to pay for towing. The current and failure mileages were 60,500.

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Engine · 55,000 miles · OH

Upon exiting the highway, after traveling at speed for 30 minutes, a knocking sound came from the engine. The engine stalled at the end of the exit ramp and steam was evolving from the engine compartment. The temperature gauge was at maximum. Steam was evolving near the turbo at the firewall. The engine cooling fan was not running, but making a buzzing sound. The engine oil was hot, steam or smoke evolved from the dip-stick tube, but the level was good. The coolant bottle was empty. I tried to start the engine, the engine cranked rapidly, as if there was no compression, and more steam was produced at the exhaust side of the head. I pushed the vehicle to a nearby service station. The service station topped off the coolant bottle, placed the vehicle on a lift and cranked the engine. From below, coolant could be seen exiting the exhaust side of the engine. I had the vehicle towed to a nearby foreign vehicle service station for further evaluation. This station determined there is no compression in cylinders #2 through #5, and only 40 psig in cylinder #1. The timing belt is in place. The station believes the engine head is cracked or warped and suggests there may be considerable bottom end damage as well such as pistons, rings, and cylinder sleeves due to excessive heat. I contacted volvo cars and explained that this incident seems very similar to the current the federal safety agency campaign # 04v451000 regarding engine cooling system fan failure on 2000-2001 v70's and 2001 v70xc's (and other models). Volvo contends my vehicle (a 2000 v70xc) is not included in this recall. Volvo customer service was not able to confirm the cooling fan on my vehicle is different than the defective fan covered by the recall.

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Acceleration · RI

The first failure occurred in aug. 2004, fortunately I do not drive very far, because the car slowed as if it was stalling and then ran sluggish followed by the check engine light. At the time I was alone with my two children who were 20 months and 1 month old and thank god it was a side street because there was no acceleration. As I was on the way to home, the ets light came on. I called the mechanic who looked at it but the codes he came up with had to be fixed by a volvo dealership mechanic. The price tag for the first fix $1100. The etm was replaced software downloaded and brake pedal sensor was replaced. The mileage at the time 68574. Today luckily I had not even left my driveway, I started my car that all to familiar sputter and the etm light is on again not even 10,000 miles later.

Filed Feb 11, 2006 · Electrical · RI

My volvo v70 xc also has required replacement of the etm - electronic throttle module costing $1350. After, like many others have stated, losing all power, shutting down, locking up, causing me and those around me a near death experience on the highway. I had the car towed to the garage only to be told they could not find anything wrong. The car continued to drive in a very unpredictable manner, losing acceleration, stalling, dying, another near death experience when it died in an intersection, multiple tows and several different garages, several hundred dollars of no answers later, one garage was aware of the commonality of this problem and replaced the etm. This was at ~65k miles. Now at 92k and I am beginning to have the same problems-car dying, going into limp home mode-20 MPH with no acceleration, another $1000 in repairs without any resolution to problems. It feels like the etm might be going again. This is ridiculous and dangerous! We are talking about cars that cost over $30000!!

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 40,989 miles · MD

On 7 december 2005, while driving vehicle north on I-94 in massachusetts at a speed of 65 MPH, suddenly the engine hesitated and lost power. Etc light on dashboard illuminated. I was able to take evasive action and pulled over to the side of the highway. Went to the local volvo dealer in south deerfield mass. To have the car examined. Dealer stated that they "cleaned the etm and cleared fault codes." drove the car back home (upper marlboro,md) on the evening of 8 december. Along the route home the car repeatedly hesitated. On 9 december, on andrews afb, etc light illuminated and car immediately lost power and stalled. Car restarted. On south osborne rd in upper marlboro while driving at 40 MPH, car lost power with no warning again. I had to literally drive the vehicle off the road to avoid being rear ended by approaching traffic. Car is at martens volvo in bethesda, md. The etm is scheduled to be replaced. Dealer in massachusetts and maryland state that the etms in this model car is defective.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Acceleration · 54,900 miles · MN

My 2000 xc v70 volvo began 'choking' and then stalling one day. I was able to restart the car and get to my destination. Incident date noted below is when the initial problem occurred. However the stalling occurred repeatedly over the next few days, resulting in replacing the throttle, which I now found out is under investigation for possible defect and volvo knows about it, yet fails to warn it's customers!! The replacement of the throttle was over $1000.

Filed Nov 25, 2005 · Acceleration · 58,000 miles · NY

Dt: the contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the electronic throttle module (etm ) light came on and the vehicle immediately stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership ,and they replaced the etm. The manufacturer assisted with the cost of the repairs. *ak updated 01/04/06.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Acceleration · DC

E-mail: the contacts owns of a 2000 volvo v70 xc that experienced the electronic throttle module (etm) failure at around 100000 miles. While driving three times with my wife in vehicle vehicle stalled 3 times. Fixed at walvo creek for $1,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Acceleration · MD

The electronic throttle module (etm) failed twice on 2000 volvo v70xc. The first time it was still under warranty, the second was about 17, 000 miles after the first. Both times it failed while driving on highway at high speed. Both times engine stalled in traffic. Both times managed to get to shoulder, restarted, and got home with car alternately surging and stalling the whole way. Both times had preschool age twins in the car, and didn't feel it safe to stop on the shoulder to wait for help. Also, would have had a difficult time getting them home safety in their car seats. Then, had car towed to dealer for repairs.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Acceleration · 88,000 miles · UT

My volvo 2000 v70xc stalled in the middle lane of the interstate last night due to a faulty electronic throttle module. Fortunately, I was able to restart the car and move out of traffic but not after several "screeching" close calls. It is very disappointing to find out that this is a well known design robustness issue that volvo has chosen not to address. I have replaced the faulty unit at a cost of $985.00 dollars but their is no guarantee that it will not reoccur. The federal safety agency needs to direct volvo/ford to replace/reimburse all emt units in the effected 1999 to 2002 volvo's to prevent any future personal injuries or deaths. In addition, volvo needs to redesign a retro-fit for the aforementioned model years to eliminate this problem.