Fuel Delivery problems of the 2001 Volvo V70

The events leading up to the failure was a rough idle (vehicle would surge to 1100 rpm and drop to 500 rpm) while at a stop. The vehicle also stalled twice while idling in park. I contacted the Volvo dealership to make an appointment for service. On my way home from work the day before I was to drop the vehicle off at the dealership, the vehicle stalled in an intersection. There was a near collision due to the stall. I was able to restart the vehicle and drive it to the shoulder. I called the dealership and described the problem. I asked the service advisor if it would damage the vehicle if I would continue to drive it. He indicated that they could not make a recommendation. I asked them if they would tow the vehicle to their facility. They referred me to a private towing company. There was no answer to the phone number I was given. I decided to wait for the traffic to subside and drive to the dealership using secondary roads. I was able to keep the vehicle running by putting the vehicle in neutral and applying the gas pedal to keep the idle high whenever I approached a stop. When I was approximately 1 mile from the dealership, the gas pedal stopped functioning altogether. The check engine light came on as well as an emission service required message. I turned the vehicle off and restarted it. The gas pedal resumed working but the check engine light and emission service required message continued. I left the vehicle at the dealership (approx. 7:30 p. M. Ãâ¢ã‚ã‚ by this time they were closed). The following day, the Volvo service advisor informed me that the problem was related to the electronic throttle module (etm). I was told that there was an extended warranty for this part (10-years, 200,000-mile). The service included a cleaning of the part and reloading of software. After learning this, I searched the internet and found this problem was typical to this make and model. It is only a matter of time until your reports will soon show an increase in the injuries.

Vehicle incurred minor loss of power while cruising at highway speeds followed by engine surges and repeated losses of power. Engine did not stall out, but did disengage cruise control and dash board did display reduced performance warning. After vehicle engine is shut off, the reduced performance warning temporarily disappeared and then reappeared after 10-15 minutes of driving. This engine behavior last about one week, and then the dash board displayed a new service maintenance-urgent message. The 2001 Volvo xc70 was then drive immediately to Volvo dealer and he determined the vehicle had a faulty electric throttle body and defective accelerator sensor. The repair cost over $1,075. 00 to repair.

Vehicle(2001 Volvo V70) stalled at intersections 5 times. Same trouble in 2004 and repaired at dealership. No accident yet.

1) driving in urban traffic over a two line bridge in portland oregon. The service indicator light is on for a tail light bulb out. I have scheduled a service appointment for the next week to have it replaced. 2. The car decreases in speed from 50 mph to 20 mph in about 100 feet. Traffic behind fortunately is far enough back to avoid collision on a very narrow bridge. I drive the car off the bridge and park it. It is towed the following day to the dealer. 3. The dealer states that it needs a new electronic throttle module. I ask if this is anything unusual, and he states that it is not and they just sometimes need to be replaced. He esimates the cost at $1000 dollars. I complain about the cost and several hours later I am told the part will be free and I only need to pay the 360 dollars for labor. This all seems strange- I feel my life was endangered and perhaps there is more to this problem than something particular to my car. I get on the web and research shows this to be a major problem- including recent articles in the la times. In talking with customer service at Volvo north America- it was clear they wanted to find a way to get it fixed so I wouldn't complain to anyone. I suggest, however, that a rapid deaccelleration is a potentially large safety issue and if as web research shows, that many people know about this specfic malfunction- then someone should commence a recall as soon as possible before someone really is hurt. I am having the dealer replace the part now.

Car hesitates, reduces performance, and stalls during operation, cruise control also becomes inactive.

Vehicle stalled suddenly on highway. Reduced performance mode indicated on cpu. Car lerched violently. Nearly in an accident when vehicle stalled on very heavy trafficed i95n in new jersey. 2001xc70 with throttle body failure as diagnosis. This is a major safety problem with this vehicle and is happening to many many people. Car was only 3. 5 years old with 65,000 miles. All dealer services & maintenance completed per manufactuerer. Part was probelmatic for at least a year before it failed and dealer/Volvo refused to admit there was a problem or fix it. I'm lucky my wife and kids weren't killed.