Volvo V70XC stalling problems

Filed Feb 17, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 187,000 miles · NC

Car stalls while turning or going over speed bumps. The car completely loses power when making right or left turns. It has also occurred in parking lots while driving over speed bumps. This usually takes place during acceleration. This has occurred on state highways, local, and parking lots. I do not drive the automobile on a regular basis; it is only driven occasionally (once a week). I consider myself lucky so far that nobody has rear-ended me.

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 May 1, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 134,000 miles · CA

I own a 2001 xc 70 volvo which I just bought with 133900 miles last friday april 26, 2013. The dealer showed me the maintenance records including a 3 month old california safety inspection report. On april 27, 2013, I was driving on a downhill stretch when all of a sudden, the car engine lost power, kicked like it wanted to jump ahead of me, all indicator lights flashed, and the car stalled and shut down rendering the brake and steering system inoperable. I had no means to control the car as it rolled down hill. I engaged the reverse gear causing the vehicle to stop. I called dealer right away. He told me to bring the vehicle to his mechanic the following monday on 04/29/2013. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and test-drove it and could not find any problems with the vehicle. He performed a diagnostic computer test and got an error message indicating an air intake problem. He asked me to bring the vehicle the following morning so he can test drive it more and find out more. While driving home, the problem recurred again, this time in the middle of a freeway. It was dangerous...luckily I was in the far right lane, so immediately I coasted to the side, with my hazards lights on and pulled to the side where the vehicle stopped itself. Imagine driving 80mph on a california freeway, and all of a sudden, the vehicle loses power, the engines kick jumps, and without your input, attempts to engage a higher gear but then stalls and immediately shuts down and the brakes and the steering wheel jams.. That is not safety. As I await for the mechanic to address this issue, I am filing this complaint because this is a safety issue. A car that passes a safety inspection test should not be abruptly shutting down in the middle of traffic and render the brake system and steering wheel inoperable.

Filed Nov 14, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 66,000 miles · CA

Car stalled in traffic three times. Our mechanic said it that the wires to the fuel pump and its module were rotting, causing electric problems and the stalls in traffic. It now appears volvo knows about this problem and has issued a technical bulletin to its mechanics as to how to fix it but has not notified the public or issued a recall. This is a potentially dangerous situation since stalls can cause accidents and rotting wires can cause fires.

Filed Jun 2, 2012 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · CT

I noticed a hissing noise coming from my brake pedal. The dealer has informed me that it is the brake booster, but that it is not a part that needed replacing. However, 18 months later the brakes are not responding at initial pressure. The car is also hesitating at acceleration and stalling at idle, making the car a safety issue. I am not the only owner with this problem as the internet is loaded with message boards pertaining to this issue. I am surprised that only one other owner has filed a complaint. I asked another mechanic, not with volvo, for a second opinion. He was surprised that the brake booster failed as this is most uncommon. For the safety issue I believe this should be and should have been a recall item. I cannot believe others have paid $1,200 for a repair to a part that should not have failed in the first place. Volvo should take responsiblility for their defective part. The recall should be issued.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Engine · NC

Vehicle stalled abruptly when traveling at highway speed. No check engine lights, etc were displayed. Pulled off of highway, restarted car after about 60 seconds and car ran without any further problems. This is similar behavior I experienced with a 2001 xc70 that had a recall for the throttle body ECM.

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 Jul 29, 2009 · Fuel system · 142,000 miles · PA

1. Premature wear of the etm. 2. Car has rough idle, stalls, surges in traffic. 3. Replacing the etm. For the third time.

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · IL

Recurring transmission problem. Car jerks and stalls repeatedly at low speeds. Loud clunk followed by sudden acceleration or deceleration. Dealer has been ineffective at solving the problem.