Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
I purchased a Volvo for their reputation on safety. So why does our Volvo have an acceleration problem? I could be at a stop light and the car revs up to 2000 rpm's and starts to go with my foot on the brake with me almost hitting the car in front of me then when we first start up the car the Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S40. While attempting to park at approximately 1 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was able to remove the key from the ignition to shut the engine off yet the failure recurred intermittently and the vehicle accelerated up to 80 mph. Read details...