2000 Volvo V70 Acceleration Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  15%
• 25k–50k
  315%
• 50k–75k
  420%
• 75k–100k
  735%
• 100k–150k
  420%
• 150k+
  15%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Volvo V70 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. The contact was attempting to brake when the vehicle surged forward and struck the preceding vehicle. At the time, she thought that the brakes failed. The contact learned of NHTSA recall number 06V441000 (vehicle speed control) after the crash. The vehicle sustained damages to the front end (hood bracket, hood hinge, marker light, front bumper cover, wiper blades, side lamps, grill, head lamps, hood and latch, and paint). The repair will cost $4,870.81, which includes the $500 insurance deductible. The cost of the rental vehicle was $390. The damages to the rear end of the other vehicle (1998 Toyota forerunner) were the quarter panel, re-finish on the rear bumper, and a replaced passenger side rear bumper outer extension. The total repair cost was $563.22. The failure mileage was 98,590. Updated 01/09/09. Updated 01/15/09.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70. While driving 65 MPH, the rpms excessively increased and the ets warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 06V441000 (vehicle speed control); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 115,000.

My Volvo V70 has been dying immediately after starting the engine and has progressively gotten worse over the last 6 months. Have had two trips to a mechanic who repaired a few parts, but it didn't fix it. Problem continues. Recently, we were driving on the highway at about 65 MPH and the car speed dropped to about 20 MPH and couldn't go any faster and we had to pull over. This is a major safety risk. Now the car starts and immediately dies for about 4-5 times before it will start and continue running. There is a whirring noise coming from the electronic throttle when it dies immediately. I took it to a Volvo dealer and they said a recall for a software update was performed on my car in 2006 to lower the wear inside the throttle. Then Volvo issued a service campaign for the etm when it fails, but the campaign lasted until 200,000 miles or 10 years. …

I own a 2000 Volvo V70 with 130K miles and the car intermittently cuts off without warning and/or it has difficulty starting. This occurs several times a week. There are also times when I try to start the car, it does not have enough power to move forward, spits sputters, and then cuts off. The local dealership, Volvo of charlotte, nc said it was the electronic throttle system (ets) and that my recall/replacement warranty ran out in February 2010. After notification of a problem existing in 2006/2007, I complied with the recall and the software upgraded shortly after the 2006 recall notice was received, but now Volvo will not honor the issue with the faulty software upgrade or replace the ets module. When I contacted Volvo USA, the representative said they have customers every day that are beyond the 200,000 mile or 10-yr in service date, and they won't help. …

With only 80,000 miles, after 5 years of driving, the engine is warning that the electronic throttle system' (ets) failed. The dealer and an independent repair shop only can replace the ets module at a cost of $1,200. The replacement part is actually the same as the failed part with no improvement. Searches on the internet showed that this part failed over and over again. When it failed the car could be driven in a limp along home mode, which I have had to use, making other cars pass me while this car could only go about 5-10 MPH. The internet postings indicated that NHTSA was trying to work with Volvo to extend the factory warranty of this part, but with no settlement yet. Letting Volvo to continue to use known trouble-prone parts which should be resolved.

Tl contact owns a 2000 Volvo V70 cross country. The contact is currently experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. While driving 60 MPH, the throttle light illuminates intermittently. She received a safety recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 06V441000 (vehicle speed control). The recall repair was performed and the surging and stalling ceased for a short period of time; however, the failures have recurred. On July 18, 2008, the dealer stated that they would repair the ECM system if needed, but the contact would have to pay to have the vehicle diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.

We have a 2000 Volvo V70 station wagon. We have experienced stalling in traffic, especially from idle (made a left turn in intersection and engine stalled and cut out) and other stalling and idling problems over last two - three years. We have taken it to our dealership; they have cleaned out the throttle control module twice at approx. $200 per time; a new unit costs $500; dealership blames problem on today's fuel quality. Last stall in ongoing traffic was July 21, 2005.

Dt: contact states has a 2000 Volvo v-70 station wagon. Had to replace the electronic throttle module because the vehicle kept stalling. The ABS light and the electronic throttle module lights illuminated on the dashboard. The consumer stated after the vehicle was serviced the problem was corrected.

A month and a half ago my 2000 Volvo V70 throttle had to be completely replaced. After further research I have determined this is an major on going issue. I am very upset I had to spend over $1100 to replace the throttle. My car only had 90,500 miles when the throttle failed.

Entering the highway, my Volvo V70 had a complete stall. Car completely stopped and would not start. After about 20 minutes, it re started. It was driven to the Volvo dealer once it started again and the "electronic throttle module" was replaced at a cost of $800.

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