Volvo S70 Engine problems by year

The ets light came on intermittently. The car ended up stalling after being parked upon trying to restart it. Thia is am issue that only the volvo dealership can fix since it involves reprogramming or replacing and programming a new ets module. Fortunately it happened to me in a parking lot and I was able to get it rowed to a shop twice. Now it is going to the dealer.

Ignition coil is misfiring, and park neutral position switch also known as the transmission position switch or neutral safety switch is having issues. When its idling its really rough while driving the car jolts an hiccups. Doesn't know what gear it's going into

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. While approaching a stop at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. The contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled on several occasions when coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The technician stated that the software needed to be updated and the code was showing that the throttle body displayed an invalid error code. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Twice, within 50 metres of the same spot each time, my car has suffered extreme acceleration whilst I was braking as hard as I could. First time, my mechanic checked all computer diagnostics using two different computer testing devices but there were no fault codes. Now, as well as happening twice within 50 metres of the same spot, I was at the same set of traffic lights, which I do not suspect as being the problem, but also next to a major hospital with an adjacent helipad. My best guess after 57...

Bought the car about one week prior to the first stalling episode and ets light on. Called volvo due to a replacement/extended warranty on affected part. Was told that the part was not replaced and the warranty was no longer covering car (10 years/200000 miles). As a recent purchaser of this car I had no clue of the replacement not previously done or even needed. All was new to me and they refused. Moving forward one year and car stalled in traffic, almost hit from behind, no dash lights and complete failure of...

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. While traveling 45 mph, the contact noticed that the ets warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the computer software needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 133,000. Updated 04/11/12 *bf the consumer stated the camshaft seal, idler pulley, tensioner and water pump needed to be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact stated that he heard a loud knocking coming from the engine upon starting the vehicle. The contact began to drive, but the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 25 mph. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. The vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s70. The contact stated the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at various speeds. Upon restart the vehicle would operate as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions; however, they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to various authorized dealers approximately sixteen times for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 90,263.

Vehicle surges after I had the software download recall. They keep telling me it is a dirty throttle body, but it has been cleaned a thousand times. They never replaced my tcm. Just the software. This needs to stop. I feel unsafe in this car. Need a recall. *Tr

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. The contact stated that while she was driving at various speeds the ets light would illuminate on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was then diagnosed by a dealer and they advised her that the "electronic throttle system" would cause the vehicle to loose all power and potentially be dangerous. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that they would send her a coupon since the actual recall has expired. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,300. Tb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s70. While driving 40 mph the contact noticed that the rpm's suddenly increased from 2000 to 3000 within 15 seconds without the contact engaging the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the air mass meter, evaporator valve, catalytic converter, and the speed sensor needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000. The current mileage was 118,000.

1999 Volvo s70. Consumer states mechanical problems *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would suddenly stall with no warning, usually in rush hour traffic. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle, but often it would go no more than 20-30 mph. Also, some of the lights on the dash would come on and go off. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer at least sixteen times. *Jb updated 10/28/10. *Jb the vehicle would hesitate upon acceleration. Updated 11/12/10*jb

1999 Volvo s70 ets light came on and car stalls . Car is bucking and speeding up car shuts down all over the road and highways and will not start. *Tr

Ongoing problems since august 2008: engine stalls, decelerates, won't start, sometimes engine surges badly, engine lights go on, throttle gets dirty even with new part etm problems are occurring and now vehicle will not start or drive at all. *Tr