2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,299 miles

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problem #6

Mar 052023

S60

  • miles
My 06 s60 has blown 3 charge air hoses in the EXACT same spot. (The hose behind the radiator.) A golf-ball sized hole blows out in a bend in the hose while driving. The car will idle, but throttle up at all. The dealer says this is a fluke.

- Harlan, KY, USA

problem #5

Jul 012016

S60

  • 125,000 miles
Engine throttle. Car slow down to a crawl while driving speed at 60 miles on highway, check engine light. Trying to find if a recall. Other must be having this problem. This is 2006 S60 Volvo

- West Windsor, NJ, USA

problem #4

Jul 052013

S60 5-cyl

  • 89,436 miles
I have made a recent complaint regarding safety concerns with a faulty ETM (electronic throttle module) on my vehicle. I dropped it off at my local authorized dealer for Volvo and I did not tell them that the car produced an error code P2135 / ECM-9200 -- throttle position sensor --faulty signal, because I wanted to see what error codes they would pull off. It is my understand even if I reset the 'check engine' light the dealer is able to pull the codes of the computer. Well in this case the dealer called me today and advised me that no codes could be pulled but wanted to know if the person working on my car could take it home with him and take a reader. I said no, but I did not take my car there because I want something for free. I am beyond frustrated with the Volvo because of the faulty design. What will it take next time for me to be on the freeway and driving and the error to be displayed and cause me to drop my speed down and get into an accident? I fear that day will come someday if not me someone else.

- Des Moines , IA, USA

problem #3

Jun 182013

S60 5-cyl

  • 89,234 miles
ETM fails causing me to limp home or has erratic throttle behavior, had repaired basically they just stated it had to be cleaned but the injectors where fine. After spending over $600 dollars now they are stating I need to spend another $600 on the part to replace because the motor is causing it to fail. I am usually driving down the road and then a message will display 'reduce engine performance causing me to go from 65 down to 40 miles per hour and I fear that one day it is going to cause and accident due to a mechanical failure on behalf of Volvo ETM fiasco. Volvo has known this is a faulty design because back in 1999 to 2002 there was a recall and they were issued a 10 year warranty or 200,000 mile warranty after repeat failures. I am filing a complaint based on safety concerns and demand a recall and based on the same issue 'faulty design' and Volvo has known this continues to be a problem. 2006 seem to have a very high repair and this so happens to be one of those cars. Thanks!

- Des Moines , IA, USA

problem #2

May 052013

S60

  • 48,125 miles
In my 2006 Volvo S60 the ETM went out after only 48000 miles. The engine has a rough idle and won't go over 40 mph. It's in limp mode. A replacement for the ETM is upwards of $1,000 and the dealer needs to be the one to service to mate the ETM to the car. Looking on the forums and around it amazes me how common this problem is. The recall that was for 1999-2002 models should be extended to all model years that are affected by this faulty part to ensure that all Volvo owners are safe from this potentially dangerous problem.

- South Jordan, UT, USA

problem #1

Jul 282012

S60

  • 76,000 miles
I was driving my 2006 Volvo S60 and the engine shut off without warning. The electrical system shut off and I was not even able to put the flashers on so that other drivers could know that there was a problem. I was able to pull the car to the side of the road (with difficulty since the power steering no longer worked) and put the car in park and restart it.

- Holland, PA, USA