1999 Volvo V70XC Vehicle speed control Problems

“Electronic throttle module failure left my family stranded. Repair cost $1000. I've read that this issue is very common in my vehicle and that Volvo has not made any attempt to rectify. The sputtering that LED up to the failure could have easily resulted in a merge accident with my family in the car. The NHTSA and Volvo should not wait for further expense and injury to force a recall.”

“The car went into a limp home mode as I was pulling into traffic, causing several cars to have to swerve to keep from hitting me. I called Volvo and they said the 99 & 00 ( which I own both ) models had a recall on the part. I carried the car to the Volvo dealership and they said the recall was only to install a software update, not to replace the part itself. Well, they did the software upgrade and about half way home, 5 miles or less, the etc light came on again and the car went into the limp home mode again, barely making it home. …”

“I own a 1999 Volvo v70 xc. The car suddenly stopped and stalled. I was able to restart it and drive it. I was told that the electronic throttle control module (etm) has failed and needs replacement. I am told that if I do not replace this part, $1000+ repair, that the car can experience a sudden stall again. Doing some research on the internet and talking to the mechanic it sounds like this is a very common problem with certain Volvo's. …”

“Initially, I noticed the car would surge upon acceleration in 1st gear. Sometimes, maybe 40% of the time, I would start off from a stop, but the car would hesitate before going. Also, the car would idle roughly when first started, and would 'shutter' when turned off. Once, I turned off the car and removed the key, and the car continued to sputter roughly until I restarted it. It was recommended by my mechanic to use a fuel treatment, and use premium gas with detergents. I did this, and nothing changed. …”

“The ABS/trac and brake warning lights are coming on simultaneously and then go off after a few minutes. On other occasions, the speedometer stops working and the orange arrow starts blinking. Sometimes when the orange light is blinking, the car shifts to winter mode and you cannot accelerate as you normally would. The dealer told me that it is the ABS module and cost of repair would be over $1000. I had the electronic throttle replaced last year. It looks like a poor design, as I have been reading a lot about these problems on volvos. …”