2002 Volvo V70 Engine problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. After starting the vehicle, a loud rumbling noise was heard coming from the engine. In addition, the vehicle accelerated independently and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the instrument panel was dark and not functioning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle control and driver information module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Vehicle lounges, stops, no acceleration. Volvo refuses to replace failed etm/ecm equipment and software which was installed . *Tr

Transmission slips into lower gear when slowing down to turn a corner and then putting foot on accelerator. Volvo dealer recommends having body replaced at a cost of @2200 and it might not be the cure. Also, in june 2001 at 86,488 I had to have the left front strut mount, sway bar links and engine torque rod mount replaced. Updated 03/10/11 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70xc. While attempting to change the vehicle's oil, the mechanic noticed that it was brown. He stated that something, possibly coolant, was leaking into the oil. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 74,682.

Volvo 2002 v70 wagon stalled while in drive on i-5. Fortunately I was able to get to the shoulder despite losing steering. Similar incident occurred in 2004 and the dealer cleaned the throttle. Obviously this correction was not permanent. *Jb

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...

While driving, complainant heard a clunk-type noise from the engine compartment then saw smoke coming out of the engine compartment. Complainant immediately pulled over and got out of the car and notified police. Within minutes the entire engine compartment and passenger compartment were engulfed in flames. Vehicle completely burned. *Jb

My new volvo v70 with only 7000 miles almost took my life as well as my 18 month old son's life! I was driving down a four lane road when another driver motioned me to pull aside. I thought I had a flat tire so I pulled over. The car was on fire! When I looked back the car had flames shooting out from under the driver and passenger seats from the under carriage. Within 5 minutes the flames engulfed the car and the gas tank exploded! I was able to take nothing with me, I lost everything in the car down to my...