2000 Volvo V70 Vehicle speed control Problems

“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. …”

“August 8, 2012 I am sending this complaint concerning the service I received on a recall for a 2000 v-70 Volvo, campaign# r115 ( vehicle speed ), NHTSA -campaign# o6v441000, action # eaq-5021. I scheduled an appointment with a Volvo dealership. I went to the scheduled appointment and left my vehicle to be serviced. I was called from the dealership and was told my car was ready for me to pick up. After driving my vehicle for about 15 min max. It began unfortunately with the same symptoms I previously was experiencing. …”

“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.”

“My Volvo recently began to have problems with its acceleration. It wouldn't respond as well and at times would feel like it lost power. On 10/27/05 my ets light came on and my mechanic told me it would cost around 1000$ to replace my electronic throttle system.”

“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. …”