Problems with 2000 Volvo S80 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Driving in the city and when trying to stop on a traffic light the brakes became hard and engine was not running well. when i tried to drive off in the green light the speed control of the gas pedal was very chaotic. i got a message of engine system service required. i took the car to the local volvo dealer and he diagnosed a faulty throttle etm asking 2000 $ to replace. after researching i found that there was already a recall on that by volvo and when i asked the dealer he said that this was true but my car was more than 10 years old ( although he could have informed me about that in the first place). he informed me that a software service on the etm of my car was done in 2006 ( after the recall?) but this did not fix the problem as apparently the problem is with the etm design ( faltering potentiometer). this car is very dangerous and it will probably go to the junkyard, but we should be concerned by all volvos remaining on the street with faulty etm's, which the numerous complaints filed at nhtsa show. *tr

I was driving along a busy street, when i came to a stop sign the brakes where hard to push, when i finally stopped the car, you could still fill the car trying to move forward i took my foot of the brakes and the car sped up on it's on reaching close to 40 mph again i was barely able to stop the car do to a stiff brake pedal. i put the car in park and shut it off, once i restarted the car it was sputtering and wouldn't idle correctly every time i put the car in gear it would shut off now i'm getting an error message that says service engine system urgent. *tr

On winding downhill road (1500 ft. drop in 2 miles) car went from 45 to non-optional 20 mph due to failure throttle body. part know to suddenly fail was subject of lawsuit about 2005 which settled in limited time free replacement now expired. should have been a recall as now permits safety issue to continue indefinitely in automobile type/model typically driven decades. note: car when slowed backed up downhill traffic on the decent is the major cause fatal and other accidents in the area, and set stage for out-of-control slowing accidents. alternative of pulling off and requesting tow at least as equally hazardous.

I have a 2000 volvo s 80 and it was sold to me by a dealer this car has so many problems and i feel that when i took the car to volvo they tried to charge me 6400 just to fix the problem like abs sensors,stc sensor , throttle etc i feel its un fair i only had the car for 3days what can i do. *tr

The car throttle is faulty. my car revs to high rpm when idle and at low speeds. it also is in limp mode. when this problem was found and recalled in 2006 i brought the car in for the software upgrade, but the car is still trying to lunge forward at low speeds and revving in idle. i was told by volvo customer care there was nothing they will do for the problem since the software had been upgraded even though the throttle is faulty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. the contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 mph and the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was shut off and restarted but the failure was still present. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the vehicle probably needed a new computer but the mechanic was not positive that the repair would correct or was causing the failure. the contact then called the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) but was informed that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the current mileage was approximately 166,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

2000 volvo s80. transmission failure with only 109,000 miles. i have always done the required maintenance and service on the vehicle, which included a transmission flush in 2003. i had no prior warnings, no slipping, nothing. the transmission fluid is clean, at the level it is supposed to be at, no leaks, and no warning "check engine" or "transmission" lights came on. my mechanic said that due to the sudden failure with no warning, it is most likely something internal that just broke and that i have to get a new transmission. *tr

I own a 2000 volvo s-80 t6, which i have had nothing but problems with. before i had it, my son owned it and also had problems with it. one is that the vehicle doesn't start, it stalls, and it surges forward or in reverse. all since 2005. just last month i ran into my garage door and several times almost was involved in vehicle crashes due to it either surging forward or dying on me. i read how there is a possible recall on 2001 models, so why does it not include 2000 yrs. does it take an accident with lives lost before anything is done to correct these problems. the vehicle has been taken in to the dealership and i have been told that the problem has been taken care of. so why is it still happening? the last incident happened on january 3rd of 2009, where i ran into my garage, caused from the car surging. the vehicle has been in for the same problem on numerous occasions. *tr

The events that are occurring are that my vehicle will die on me, at times it won't start, and it lunges forward as i start the engine. it is also idling very high. it happens almost daily. i have had my vehicle checked for any recalls, and have had sensors replaced several times. now my vehicle is smelling of gas as i try and start it. i had it repaired on 7/22/09, as the vehicle wouldn't pass smog, at which time apparently they replaced a sensor at that time. *tr

My 2000 volvo s80 has failed to accelerate properly. in idle, it sometimes works fine, but at other times it idles erratically. several times recently, i've needed to accelerate quickly, but the car hesitated and displayed the check engine light. a few times, i attempted to accelerate anyway, and the light would begin to blink, and the car would still sputter. this created a dangerous situation for me and my family. i had the spark plugs replaced but that did not fix the problem. i learned recently that this is indicative of a failed etm (electronic throttle module), which has been an issue with this model car. *tr

My 2000 s80 t6 stalls in traffic and loses power while driving. whenever i stop at a traffic light, i'll have to step harder on the accelerator in order to avoid the vehicle behind me from hitting my car.sometimes it jerks so bad i feel that engine may fall off.there's no engine light on or anything. i have called volvo and was told the problem is etm but has been replaced on my car according to their records. i have taken the car to the dealership and had different components tested out and fixed but that did not solve the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. the contact noticed that when the vehicle was at a stop, the rpms fluctuated up and down. the contact also noticed that when he did not have the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle would suddenly surge forward. he experienced the failure with what he assumed to be the transmission for a year before taking it to the dealership . the authorized dealer was informed about the failure but the contact was told that the repair costs would be at his expense. he called the manufacturer and was informed that because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, he would be responsible for repair costs. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who cleaned the throttle body. the contact noticed no problems until recently. however, the contact began experiencing the same failure. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and the current mileage was approximately 125,000. the consumer stated the vehicle has a defective throttle body that makes the vehicle have an erratic idle when stopped or going very slow. as a result, it would lunge forward. updated 05/12/10.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. the contact experienced two failures listed as recalls for the suspension and vehicle speed control. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in the recalls. he is very upset with being excluded from the recalls because the failures are identical. while proceeding to make a left turn at approximately 5 mph, the tire detached from the front driver side of the vehicle. the contact felt that this was a very serious safety hazard. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the wheel axle, lower control arm, and upper ball joint were replaced. the contact also observed the failure of the speed control mechanism. while driving between 55-60 mph and applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated and hesitated. this failure occurs only during highway driving. the vehicle has not been repaired for this failure. the recall numbers were unknown. the failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was unknown.

Trebol motors distributors corp. po box 11204, fdez. juncos sta. san juan, p.r. 00910-2304 phone # 787-793-2828 fax 787-793-2978 year 2000 s80 gentlemen: according to north america volvo i have at list three recalls on my unit. the same are under the numbers: 1- recall id # 06v441000 vehicle speed control dated nov. 15, 2006 model affected 2000 volvo s80 2- recall id # 04v451000- engine and engine cooling:cooling system fan 3- recall id # 00v238000-suspension front control arm: upper ball joint , dated aug. 24, 2000. those recalls are applicable to my car as telephone call from volvo north america. two of them, the first two, occurred to my vehicle, and i paid you for labor and parts. ...

Approximately 6 months ago vehicle began erratic throttle while on speed control (surging). dealer serviced vehicle with software update and temporarily resolved problem. problem has returned as well a spontaneous stalling, and very erratic variance in throttle pedal position and acceleration. stalling has occurred with throttle pedal release entering turn lane - no power steering nor brake boost. dealer has serviced vehicle - cleaned sensors related to throttle position module - with no improvement. wife is refusing to drive vehicle she now refers to as scary. *nm