2001 Volvo S60 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 19%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Volvo S60, 19% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Despite several service bulletins and recall, the Volvo dealership refused to honor the recall #155 campaign charging me $1,120.92 for a new electronic throttle. We would like to know where we can send this invoice for reimbursement. We also would like the administration to triple fine Volvo cars for its blatant disregard of the laws governing recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10560161, filed 2014-01, 87,254 miles“Making a left turn, changing lanes, slowing down. Engine revved up to near maximum. I was able to control the vehicle. After engine returned to normal speed, no further problems until 12/14/11. On that date, a repeat of the surge. I have owned this car for 7 years. These incidents happened only after the last service at the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10440129, filed 2011-12, 66,000 miles“Throttle control module of my 2001 Volvo S60 failed. The vehicle would go from a normal driving condition (road load, approx. 45 MPH) to a reduced speed of a max. 20 - 25 MPH. After trail and error, I learned that after 5 to 6 engine restarts, I could get the vehicle to drive normal, without the reduced power. But over time the vehicle would go back into the same reduced power mode.”
NHTSA complaint #10147427, filed 2006-01, 65,000 miles“Volvo S60 2001 the vehicle exhibits a sudden loss of speed and engine power. This happens while driving in highway traffic without warning. I have had the vehicle to the Volvo dealer twice an they can't find anything wrong. I suspect that the electronic throttle control is the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10139777, filed 2005-10, 66,000 miles“(1) car ran rough in any gear when trying to maintain speed (2) I took it to the dealer immediately because I could not stand it (3) $1409 repair to replace the electronic throttle module. I was told if I did not replace it the car would stall and be undriveable.”
NHTSA complaint #10131088, filed 2005-08, 84,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V441000Nov 15, 2006On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration…Covers: Volvo S60 2001–2002, V70 1999–2002, C70 1999–2002 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10019595Mar 20, 2006Electronic throttle system software upgrade.
- 10019591Mar 16, 2006Electronic throttle module (etm) extended warranty.
- 10016672Sep 26, 2003Cruise control being inoperative may be software related and is likely to occur while on-board diagnostics are running.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 12% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 4 | 40% |
| 2007 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 18 | 15% |
| 2002 | 20 | 11% |
| 2001 | 42 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S60
88 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsTires
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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