1999 Volvo S80 Engine problems

The ETM is acting up for no reason available

While we were try I g to repair this vehicle we were test driving it a d came to a full stop at a stoplight signal and could not downshift vehicle into 1st gear from a stop after the vehicle was at normal running temperature. Causing it to go I to a limp home mode. So while we were driving we noticed that the floor was saturated with antifreeze and a sweet odor from the vents was noticed with a smoke . We serviced the transmission without success . Also noticed an no oil pressure read on dash only when we were...

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began to operate roughly and the engine stalled without warning. After fifteen minutes, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In 2007, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) however, the failure recurred eight years later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

I've had this problem for months now. The car shuts down and won't restart! I been taking off the battery and letting it sit over night, then putting cables back on to get it to restart! Today I drove it for a mile and parked it and while it was running it shut down again! Most of the time it shuts down when I'm driving and I lose brake control! *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that as the vehicle was being started, a strong burning odor began to circulate inside of the vehicle. Immediately, the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames emitting from the exhaust pipe. The contact then extinguished the flames. The vehicle had been repaired four times prior to the recent fire for a severe oil leak. The turbo oil trap pcv was replaced each time. The repairs were performed by an authorized dealer. The contact also replaced the part himself. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous for the failure. The dealer replaced the battery and the wiring harness but to no avail. The failure mileage was 186,585 and the current mileage was 187, 642.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While accelerating from a stop, the contact felt a thump from the driver side wheel. The failure occurred whenever she accelerated from a stop or decelerated. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the insulation surrounding the wires in the engine compartment were degraded. The vehicle also displayed difficulty when shifting into fourth gear. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact could not shift out of third gear after attempting to accelerate from 40...

I just purchased a used 99 volvo, I am a mom of 4 and had heard volvo to be very safe reliable car. The car ran great for about 2 days, then the lights started coming on, engine system service required, and the vehicle would also stall for no reason. I took it to local volvo dealer, they say there was a recall on the message board, but if the light came on again it would need a new throttle module, cost of 1100. I left and came home and did some research, I have since found that the etm has been recalled on that...

I was driving on the highway and I felt a loss of power. I pulled over and the car shut down. I tried starting it but it backfired and stalled. It took me a while to find out what was going wrong. Finally I unplugged the maf (mass air flow sensor) and drove back home with an extremely weak and dangerous car. I drove it like that for a few days. I had no choice because I had no other way to go to school. I changed the maf sensor but it didn't do much. I went to a local shop and had the throttle body cleaned. ...

Volvo 1999 s80 - car went from 60 mph to 20 mph on freeway. Told it was the electronic throttle body. Also told it was a month out of the extended warranty. *Tr

I own an 1999 volvo s80 (t6 turbo) several months ago the car developed a rough idle and engine surge when the rpms were below about 1200. I have had the car looked at by a volvo dealer and independent mechanics. No one has found the problem. The error codes that are being generated are inaccurate. Replacing the indicated parts does not solve the problem. The most dangerous aspect of this problem is that when in reverse there is a significant engine surge at times. This creates a very unsafe...

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to slow down and the abs and engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the trollis system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred two weeks later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they stated that the central module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle needed to be...

Twin turbo had to be replaced in february 2008. Not cheap. But ever since then, there has been a lack of power and very sluggish on take off and when trying to pass on the highway. Had the control valve replaced just recently, helped some, but still very sluggish. Think the volvo dealer here have morons for service tech's. *Tr

1999 S80 stalled/surged at 20,000 miles at the time. *Ts the consumer stated whenever the stalling occurred, the cruise control would go out, and at highway speeds the engine would start to run in an uneven/hesitation mode. The problem was much worse at lower speeds. The dealer installed two software updates at different times which did not fix the problem. Finally, the problem was fixed when the airflow sensor and the abs control unit was replaced. *Jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds (15-75 mph) on normal road conditions with the cruise control engaged and after an extended ride from 45 to 90 minutes, all warning lights illuminated. The cruise control disengaged by it self and the engine hesitated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, who performed a nhtsa recall #06v41000 which entailed upgrading the current software. However, the problem was not corrected either time, the lurch/stall problem continued. The dealership and the...

For the past year my check engine and urgent light have been popping on. I have to go to my machanic (who is volvo certified) to have them turn off. But the check engine light comes on more frequent now. For the past 6 months, when I start the car, it hesitates and runs rough, like it is going to stall. The first time this happened my machanic said it needed a tune up. Today 10/19/06 I brought it to my macanic again, and they told me it was the throttle module and the 1999 s80 's are having all the same problems, and that I need to take it to an authorized dealer, before it gets worse. *Nm

Transmission problems causing dangerous driving conditions. The transmission slips when going between 2nd and 3rd. Also had issues with the engine going to 700 rpms when going 65 mph. This is just one of the many problems. The solenoid went out in the transmission about 13000 miles ago. Currently I have three different error codes "transmission service urgent", low oil pressure stop engine asap", and "emission service required". I have read many other people have the same problems I have had. Nm

1999 Volvo s80 t6 3/08/06 replaced transmission ( 75,000 miles) ( $4,800) 08/05 replace radiator 08/05 replaced etm 04 - replaced front suspension / sway bars / struts/ etc.. Volvo under engineered the front end of this car and if you go to web blogs it is in almost every 1999 - 2000 s-80 vehicle... Its disgusting that this car is allowed to continue or ford/ volvo isn't held liable...*Jb

Dt*: the contact stated the abs, traction control, check engine, and total brake failure lights illuminate at different times. There is a noise that sounds as if the abs is activating. The vehicle has not been seen by the dealership or an independent repair shop. *Nm

Engine miss firing and emission light on. Later engine running good but cruise control would not work and text message 'engine system fix next service' with orange warning light on. Took to volvo dealer and they replaced the etm for no charge. They kept the old part because they had replaced the original one. *Nm

Dt:the contact owns a volvo s80 vehicle. It intermittently stalled/ died, and lost power. The electronic throttle module failed and was cleaned three times. *Ak the line seal and gasket were replaced due to an oil leak. The top engine torque arm was cracked. *Jb

On september 10, 2005 at approximately 2:30 pm, my engine abruptly stalled while traveling at highway speeds with cruise control engaged. I pulled the car off to the side of the road. It would not restart. Upon each attempt to restart, the engine would actually run roughly for 1-2 seconds and then stall. I had the car towed about 35 miles to my volvo dealer. When it arrived, it started. This is the second time this has happened. The last time, the dealer found no problem. I am aware that volvo suspects the throttle body in these matters. Mine has already been replaced! *Nm

Dt: contact states: on 7-8-05 while driving at 25 mph the consumer heard a sputtering, and all of a sudden there was a burst of black smoke coming from the fuel pipe. Had vehicle towed to the dealer., Who could not duplicate the problem. *Ak

Dt;vehicle stalled/lost power, and operated on reduced speed. Pcv failed and was replaced. *Ak

I own a 1999 volvo s80 which I drive for business purposes. On august 17, 2004 the vehicle stalled at highway speed. Would barely run, even with full throttle. Had vehicle towed to nearest volvo dealer, volvo of louisville, ky. They replaced throttle body . Approx. 2 Weeks later, had same occurrence. Car stalled at highway speed. Had vehicle towed to local dealer, century volvo huntsville, al. They examined it and could not find any problem. It was not malfunctioning for them. They kept vehicle for...