Volvo C70 Acceleration problems by year

I brought my car to Firestone at [[redacted]] ri. When I picked up my car the mechanic handed me a lug nut from my car. He said he over tightened it and it broke off. I asked if it was safe to drive and he said yes you have 4 other bolts on it you don't need it. Then he said during the repair he can't seem to take the key out of the ignition. He said it just needs to be driven and the safety feature would reset. So I left with my car and after a day and a half I called Firestone left a message that the key still...

I thoight my tranmission was going at fitst the csr would buck. The other day the csr jumped forward. Raced like briefly. Today my ets light went on. Electronic throttle service light. Reading up on this states problems noted but dealership says I have to pay replacement parts and labor. I feel it should b a recall. This is dadangerous and expensive

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo c70 convertible. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The electronic throttle control light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,877.

The car loses power, shuts off, and/or won't accelerate when you step on the gas without warning. Volvo has determined the etm's in these models to be defective but continue to be allowed to not take responsibility for their workmanship. They have not had to take financial responsibility for their accidents, incidents caused by their defective parts. The consumer who has bought the cars, trusting the volvo names is being made to pay for trusting them. The put all of these restrictions in place to keep from fixing...

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo c70. The contact stated while driving 80 mph, the ets light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph independently. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 177,000....Updated 05/22/13 *bf the consumer stated the limp mode affects the breaking system, it's difficult to engage the brakes. Updated 06/505/2013 *js

Car suddenly lurches forward, stumbles, stalls, goes into limp mode, nearly rear-ended on the freeway with my wife and child on board. Volvo says previous owner had software updated per recall, so nothing can be done. "That part probably needs to be replaced". Bought car at carmax, who will not do anything as I have owned the car for two years and warranty expired. *Tr

On two occasions my car decelerated without warning to 30 mph. Dealer unable to identify the problem. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo c70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration up to 75 mph. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The vehicle continued to accelerate and then crashed into a utility pole. There were no injuries reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to the residence. In march of 2009 the vehicle was...

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo c70. The contact stated that the engine lost power when attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the electronic throttle body failed. The contact also notified the manufacturer and was informed that the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v411000 (vehicle speed control) was expired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 180,000. Updated 6/6/12 *cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo c70. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine light would illuminate on the instrumental panel. As he drove, he felt a violent shutter and the vehicle would appear as if it would stall. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the "etm" or electronic throttle module failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Dt*: the contact stated in february 2005 the engine surged while idling at stop signs. The dealership replaced the electric throttle module. In 2002 and on july 25, 2005 the vehicle veered to the right. Upon inspection the independent repair shop determined the engine mounts needed to be replaced. Also, on january 20, 2005 there was a noise coming from the drive shaft. Upon inspection the independent repair shop replaced the drive shaft because it had weakened. All the problems occurred at various speeds.

Dt: the contact stated the car surged up and down while driving. The dealer cleaned the throttle body once and twice. They have downloaded software to repair the problem. These repairs were done at the consumer's expense.. The problem recurred and was getting worse. The dealer told the contact to replace the throttle body at his expense. *Ak

Dt: x ref 10142625, 2 replacements, smch. The contact's wife was driving on the interstate and vehicle speed slowed down to almost no speed . She was able to get the vehicle off the ramp. The vehicle was taken to volvo dealership in june 2005 to be checked. He was told at that time the throttle body needed to be cleaned. The vehicle ran fine until september, 22,005. The vehicle was taken to a volvo mechanic, and the throttle body was replaced . The vehicle was under warranty at that time .Then, on november...

MY 2001 VOLVO C70 ETM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED....

Dt: the consumer complained about a throttle control module problem on his 2000 volvo c70. The vehicle hesitated/ stalled and lost power while driving between 50-70 mph. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer. They placed the vehicle on a diagnostic machine and discovered that throttle control module failed. Repairs would cost the consumer about $1000.00. *Ak *jb