2002 Volvo S80 Engine problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard and smoke appeared under the hood. The vehicle was taken to several unknown independent mechanics who determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a sudden increase in engines rpms without warning. The contact powered the vehicle off and back on but the failure recurred. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to be driven without incident. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

While driving at speed tachometer dropped to 900 rpm from about 3500 with an 18 wheeler not more than 6 car lengths behind me, needless to say if it weren't for diving onto the shoulder as is decelerated rapidly to 20 mph in a matter of seconds I would have been rear-ended with my family in the car. This is a known issue. Volvo has extended the warranty on some of the etms to 10 years/200,000 miles. When I called volvo to ask if this model was part of that extended warranty they told me that it only covered...

2002 Volvo s80 transmission failed at 63,000 miles, replaced with new volvo transmission, lasted 2 years 1 month, volvo states 2 years is the warranty, so far we have 8900.00 In repairs to this car in the last 3 years,this car is a real lemon. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80 t6. While driving various lower speeds to include approximately 10 mph, there was hesitation and the vehicle surged forward. The dealer stated that there were no recalls or warranties. The computer diagnosis did not list any failure codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105000 and the current mileage was 106000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80. While driving 65 mph, the throttle control and pcv components failed and would not perform correctly. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the throttle control and pcv may have been clogged. The failure could result in serious injury or death. The dealer did not state which one was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 47,600.

It has been 4 times already (since august 2002) that my car's engine has stalled while driving. In all instances the engine starts back up again. I notice right away because I loose the power steering. First time [august 2, 2002]: the first day I bought the car (brand new) I was at a red light and the car turned off. Second time: this was like several months after. I was driving on the highway and the engine turned off. Third time [june 7, 2005]: I left my car at the dealer for an oil change. The dealer...