2001 Volvo XC70 engine complaints

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Engine · 69,103 miles · MD

On september 10, 2004, my volvo xc-70 (2001) stalled without warning while I was driving 55 MPH on 695 west in baltimore just before the exit for I-83n (exit 24). I was almost hit by a semi and several other cars. My car had to be towed and the electronic throttle body was replaced. However, on december 1, 2004, the same problem occurred when my car stalled at an intersection but we were able to restart it. The electronic throttle was repaired again.

Filed Jun 4, 2005 · Engine · 60,500 miles · IL

Faulty electronic throttle module. I have only 61000 miles on my car and they had to replace this. On most cars this part has lifetime warranty or at least 70,000 miles. I was driving 70mph when my car started suddenly shaking, cruise control stopped working and I had to stop. Manual did not have anything about "performace reduced" error and I called the dealership. They told me that it's throittle and it needs to be replaced. $1200 later dealership is saying that this is not covered by warranty and they would not give me any breaks. I think this wrong for volvo not to recognize tha there is a problem, extend the warranty, and recall all the bad parts.