| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005042594 | Incident Date: Oct, 13 2005 |
| Consumer's City: | Consumer's State: 00 |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Model Name: S80 | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Oct, 13 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The major problem with volvo's computerized throttle (etm, s80 1999-2001, e.g.) is to describe the symptoms. it's blurry like a stomach disorder if you don't find an exact description. in my case it's like the engine looses power and you can't compensate fast enough by giving more throttle. it's impossible to meet clutch and throttle no matter what. now, if you take it really slowly so the computer manages to react, it's no problem but if you are the slightest to hasty .... results: engine stops, sometimes on critical spots and changing of gear like a new driver. i've been on a volvo garage to discuss the matter and i've been treated like an idiot. i know i'm right and they know they're wrong. it's time to put pressure on volvo and make them correct their mistake. if not, in the future, choose another car! i'm saying this although i'm swedish!*jb |
