Electrical System Problems of Volvo V70 - part 2

The car out of nowhere just stopped moving. The car did not die just no power. After having someone look at it and the ets light came on I learned of the problem with this in most Volvos from 99 - 01.

See all problems of the 1999 Volvo V70 🔎.

: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving 10-40 mph on seven occasions. There was no warning prior to the stalling and the vehicle restarted immediately after each incident. The vehicle has been inspected by a service dealer twice. The first time the dealership flushed out the air conditioner in an attempt to remedy the problem, but the remedy offered was ineffective. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem or offer any other remedies when the vehicle was returned a second time for inspection.

See all problems of the 2003 Volvo V70 🔎.

While running slowly my Volvo 98 xc just slowed up and stopped. I was able to restart after about a half minute and 3 tries. When it did not start, there was no sound of "turnover" occurring. No damage happened, since I was driving slowly within a parking garage. The first failure (that mirrored the most recent) was about a month ago while driving slowly down a residential street. The dealer could not find a defect following the first failure, so I have been driving the car since then. The dealer did no repairs after the first failure. The weather has been cool (30-50f) and dry.

See all problems of the 1998 Volvo V70 🔎.

I recently began having problems with my 2001 Volvo V70 station wagon. It turns out that the pcv system had become clogged as a result of problems with the etm. When they tested the vehicle at the dealership they did not find any computer codes related to the etm so they are refusing to cover the damage done to the pcv by the faulty etm under warranty. When they clean or replace the etm they service the pcv as part of the repair they have indicated to me that until the etm fails completely they are unwilling to cover the pcv problem under the extended warranty.

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I have intermittent failure of the dipped beams in my 2001 Volvo V70 t5. I see an error report on the dash: bulb failure. Dipped beams. But there is nothing wrong with my bulbs. There is an electrical problem that is totally unpredictable leading to loss of low beams. Volvo service managers say they don't know what causes the problem. Am I the only person to report this defect? it started about 2 years ago in the winter of 2003 but is now more regular but not always.

I have a Volvo V70 xc, awd, 1998. I brought the car to a Volvo dealer, smythe Volvo, for a routine repair of clunking noise I heard. They said it was due to a strut problem, but also found several un-related repair items. All together, they spent two days on repair and charged me $1700 for it. On the same night that I got the car back, the engine died on the freeway without any warning before, during, and after the incidence. I almost got killed on the freeway. I was able to slide it out of the freeway ramp and had the car towed back to the dealer. On the 3rd day, the dealer said it was an engine sensor failure but had no explanation of why there was no warning signal to user, and why they couldn't pick up any sign from the prior two days of repair. If what they said was true, there is a very serious safety issue here that could impact the lives of millions of drivers out there. Please clarify for me if this issue was known to the NHTSA and what Volvo as a company should do or have done about it. I'm afraid to drive the car under the circumstances and would like to see this issue got answered quickly.

1. Wife was driving on a highway @ approximately 45 mph. 2) engine idled roughly, stalled then message showing "performance reduced" showed in the car information screen. Car was able to restart, then driven to dealer for repair. It is believed to be an etm failure.

My Volvo V70 will suddenly DE-accelerate. I understand this may be due to a faulty electronic throttle system. I have had to pay for replacements parts that are also faulty. This has occurred twice since I purchased the car in 1999.

Volvo, 2001 V70 - VIN yv1sw58d111019707 this specific vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. Since purchased new, car has had multiple system failures leading to various unsafe driving conditions including brake system failure and engine failure (including loss of braking and steering systems). Manufacturer has acknowledged unusual nature of this particular vehicle quality defects - concerned that car must be taken off road to avoid serious crash. Please advise.

Volvo V70 1998 - fire in engine compartment - car destroyed during routine driving, engine stops. Driver notices smoke coming from engine compartment and electrical systems (lights) blinking. In a few minutes the car is totally destroyed by fire. When I visited the wrecker's yard I found a Volvo 850 wagon that was destroyed by fire in the same way!.

Stalling at low speeds. The etm has been replaced twice, xref 10137600. The mass air flow unit was replaced, the bulbs burned out, the blower motor fan would run constantly, the check engine and abs light would illuminate. The consumer sold the vehicle in may 2005. Updated 01/09/06.

Car began to run in an uncontrollable manner, speeding up then loosing power while shaking violently. My wife was driving with my daughter in the car. They were terrified. I drove it after she called for help it was a terrible ride. Had this occurred in traffic on one of the many high speed roads around here, this could have been a tragic event. The following morning it acted the same and I drove it to the nearest Volvo repair shop. It was determined that it was a failed electronic throttle body. The repair cost as over $1100. It was not covered by the extended warranty I had purchased for the car. I had the car repaired. The shop told me that they had seen many such failures in Volvos at about 50k . They joked it was a serious mid-life crisis for Volvos. I did not find it funny. It was a devastating, unplanned cost. I called Volvo, they were not interested in cost sharing or any sort of help.

See all problems of the 2000 Volvo V70 🔎.

The contact stated while driving at any speed the vehicle stalled. The computer showed reduced performance. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic ,and they were unable to diagnose the problem.

I own a 1999 Volvo V70 xc. On October 27, 2005, while I was driving the vehicle it suddenly and without warning began to stall. I pressed the accelerator to the floor to no avail. I was able to coast out of traffic. I turned the engine off, waited a few minutes, started the vehicle and drove home. Although it appeared to drive a little better, it continued to jerk and sputter.

The contact stated vehicle surged forward after placing it into gear. She tried to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, but they would not work. She lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem. Updated 11/29/2005 - the few weeks prior to this accident the vehicle had a computer problem and the passenger door, window and turn signal were inoperative. These problems were fixed by the dealer.

I was in heavy commute traffic, going about 60 mph, when my Volvo cross country [2001] suddenly lost power. After towing, I was told that my electronic throttle module had failed. The replacement cost was about $1100. Subsequently, I was made aware that this is under investigation and a class action is filed in CA. I had no earlier problems of this nature, and have always maintained my car. I hope that your investigation is fruitful, as this is a serious safety risk. My situation could have resulted in one or more fatalities.

Volvo V70 2001 hesitating to change gear, problem occurs more frequently during slow commute at aprox. 20-40 miles/hr. One day driving through I-285 in atlanta, GA car suddenly stopped. Thank god I was at an exit area and was able to slide car to a non traffic area. Car was able to start engine again aprox. Within 5-10 minutes. Car problem was reported to north point Volvo, alpharetta, GA. The car had a "sensor problem" and was "corrected", per the dealer. . Today car is still having problems - hesitant to change gear. I am worried it will turn off again one day. Researching in the internet found a lot of people with same problems. Volvo company should be investigated.

Etm failure on my Volvo. This has been a very big issue with 99-00 70 series models. Mine failed as well as many others.

On September 7, 2005, my wife was driving our 2001 Volvo V70xc in the left lane of a busy four-lane street during rush hour. Without warning, the car suddenly lost power. Fortunately, my wife was able to maneuver the car across the lanes of on-coming traffic into a parking lot. In idle, the car was shuddering. Once turned off, the care would not initially restart. After a few attempts, the car did restart and we were subsequently able to drive it to the local Volvo dealership (pederson Volvo). In the interim, my wife talked with a service manager who said he was almost certain this was a problem with the electronic throttle module (etm). Subsequent analysis at the service department confirmed that the etm had failed and would require replacement. When questioned, the service manager admitted that the failure of etms was under investigation. He also indicated that we would be reimbursed should a recall be issued.

My vehicle stalls with no warning. 1. No warning, seemingly no events leading up to the failure. 2. Failure manifests itself in a complete shut-down of car. The car becomes a hazard wherever failure occurs, especially on the freeway. No power steering or power brakes. 3. The car has been serviced for this problem on 6 occasions. Dealer replaced throttle body twice, abs control module three times, and a wire harness, with no guarantee that the problem is remedied.

While driving the car, my wife would experience stalls with our children in the rear seats. When the check engine light came on, our dealer diagnosed the problem of a faulty electronic throttle module on our 1999 V70.

The ets light on my 2000 Volvo v-70 came on the and the car drove very erratically.

My 2001 Volvo V70xc (purchased less than two months ago from a Volvo dealer) suddenly warned "performance reduced" and lost all acceleration -- was probably going only several mph. The dealer determined etm failure and replaced the part, fortunately under warranty as this was a "Volvo certified" pre-owned care. Luckily this happened on a quiet road -- but only a short time after I had been driving on the mass pike.

Bought used 2000 Volvo V70 xc 3 weeks ago. Driving 35 mph when the car started shaking, felt like bucking & flat tire. Then the car just died. Etc (electronic throttle control / module) light came on. I was told it would cost at least $900 to fix and that only a Volvo dealer could fix it, not my Volvo mechanic. I was told by Volvo over the telephone that this was "being looked into" that other people have had a similar problem. If I was going any faster I feel as though it would have caused an extreme safety issue. Luckily I was on a back road in vt and there were no other cars on the road. It was also very difficult to get the car completely off of the road because it would not run at all. I could not move it on my own.

Warning lights had been coming on, but without symptoms. Now "performance reduced" light comes on, car will only go about 20-25 mph, non-responsive to gas pedal. Dealer diagnosis - etm failure.

Speed control sensor failed intermitently one day, causing the auto become sluggish and the speedometer and odomoter to stop breifly.

My 1999 Volvo V70 xc suddenly lost power and throttle control while trying to pass another car. Luckily no accident occurred in what were extremely hazardous circumstances. I had to pull off the road and then coast downhill to find a safe area in which to park. The etc warning light came on and remained on. I was unable to regain power and the car had to be towed 20 miles to pioneer valley Volvo in south deerfield, massachusetts. The car has not yet been repaired.

1. Events leading to failure. . . . About 3 week prior, experienced hesitation (almost stalling) when slowing from highway speeds to lower and stopping speeds. 2. Failure. . . . Finally, it happened. (I had just read an article about this in the paper!) it stalling when slowing down and wouldn't restart until some 2 hours later. Luckily it was daytime and in a good neighborhood. 3. What was done. . . Took it into Volvo dealer with the symptoms and they replaced the etm. Lots of $$$!.

Low beam headlight failure. Message indicated low beam failure. Inserted new bulb in left low beam holder. Did not function. To be certain that I had a good bulb, I removed the right low beam bulb and inserted it into the left low beam holder. This bulb, which had worked previously, now failed and I was left with no low beam headlights. The same problem occurred with my 2000 Volvo cross country.

The electronic throttle module in my Volvo V70 fails without warning. Often at highway speeds, this results in a sudden loss of speed (almost as if the brakes were suddenly applied). Though Volvo's owners manual indicates this can happen, and recommends restarting the car (under the section on the ets light), I am convinced the repeated failures constitute a safety hazard. Were it to occur when changing lanes or merging, I fear the situation could be quite bad. Although Volvo recommends replacing the etm for $1000+, I am reluctant to do so, not least because others with the same problem have spent the money to replace the module, and then ended up with the same problem again. Recently, the incidents are occurring as often as once very 15 to 30 minutes.

The electronic throttle module in my 1999 Volvo V70 as begun to fail without warning. Often the problem will fix itself upon restarting. However, when the module fails (and the ets light comes on in the dash), an extremely sudden loss of power is experienced---enough that it could easily lead to a loss of control. The problem has occurred at least 15 times in the past 2 days, and is a serious safety hazard. Volvo, in the owners manual for the car, indicates that this failure may sometimes occur (in the section describing the ets light) and suggest trying to restart the car. While restarting the car does often work, I find this to be an unacceptable and very serious safety hazard. Volvo's solution for me is to replace the throttle module at $1000 or more. Many have experienced this same problem, though, and the defect seems to be clearly systemic. What's more, there is no evidence that Volvo's replacements won't exhibit precisely the same problem.

2001 Volvo V70 2. 4 t 1. Power loss under normal operational conditions. Several trips to dealership. Service light coming on and off. 2. Died in traffic with my wife and or she and our children in the car on several occasions. Would sit, then be fine again. I thought bad gas or something. Researched symptoms/conditions on the web and found that what we were experiencing sounded like prelude to catastrophic failure of etm. We took it to an independent mechanic instead of the dealerships which found nothing wrong and asked them to check the etm. Couldn't get codes of about it because it resets itself even after codes come on and clears the codes. Finally got right in when it happened and sure enough, etm was failing 3. We had to replace it out of our own pocket for $800 to $900. We were told by the mechanics that it wasn't fixed forever, that it would likely start to fail again at some point because it's a design flaw. The incident date is not correct. . . It was several months ago when we got it fixed but I can't find the repair slip atm for exact date.

Car surged periodically without gas pedal engaged. When coming to a stop or slowing down in traffic. Idle was erratic and sometimes car stalled causing safety concerns. When car stalled it was difficult to restart due to idle dropping. Car has stalled when pulling into traffic.

I was driving south on I-85 in duluth, GA. This stretch of metro atlanta interstate has six lanes in either direction and traffic was flowing at speeds of around 75 mph. The ets light came on when we were in the far left (fast) lane, the car began losing power. I moved to the right as best I could and got off at the next exit. By the time I got to the exit ramp, the car was skipping and missing badly. My daughter looked up ets in the owner's manual and, based on what the manual said, I cut the car off and waited a few minutes for it to reset. I cranked it back up and we limped the rest of the way home. Since then I have only started it once, but it was running rough so I did not go anywhere. Considering what we have learned about etm failures since this happened and the amount of traffic in atlanta, I have been scared to drive it. Having to cross five lanes of fast-moving traffic in a car rapidly losing power is not a safe situation.

I drive a Volvo V70xcse. At times the car does not accelerate properly. The problem is most evident on highway driving. This morning I heard about an investigation into Volvo wagons stalling. I am concerned about my vehicle.