Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Volvo S60

Volvo S60 owners have reported 115 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (99 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Volvo S60

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

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The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 2014 Volvo S60 t6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning as the contact released the cruise control function.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal Sensor problem

Between 12/2004-6/2005 my 2003 Volvo S60 lost power/ power decreases at varying speeds. The most significant was on the hwy going 65 mph. I had just accelerated to get onto the hwy in front of a semi truck. My car reached 65-70 mph and began to drop speeds - 65 to 55 to 50 to 40 with in seconds.   Read details...

The Fail To Accelerate problem

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. Without warning, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 mph. The vehicle drastically reduced speed and stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control).   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2019 Volvo S60. The contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the auto brake feature on, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact pressed on the brakes and continued to his destination. There were no warning lights illuminated.   Read details...




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