IllustrationCONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH SURGING ENGINE AT IDLE. WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR COASTING TOWARDS ONE, THE ENGINE SURGES UNEVENLY INCEASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THE CAUSE IS A FAULTY ELECTRIC THROTTLE MODULE ETM. DEALER WILL ON;Y REPLACE A MAP SENSOR, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXIST.
2001 Volvo S80
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most S80 years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Volvo S80 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 20.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all S80 years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
2125–50K
5650–75K
2875–100K
10100–150K
5150K+
125 reports with mileage · 39 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 64 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports2 fire reports2 injury reports
What owners actually said
164 reportsCONTACT STATES: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE OWNERS VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET IT SERVICED IN HIS AREA AS OF LAST WEEK, AND WAS BEING SENT OUT OF STATE TO OREGON TO CORRECT THE RECALL. THERE WERE VOLVO MECHANICS LOCALLY THAT WERE CERTIFIED TO FIX THE CAR. LOCAL DEALERSHIP SOLD OUT. ACTUAL COMPLAINT CONC…
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CONTACT STATES: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE OWNERS VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET IT SERVICED IN HIS AREA AS OF LAST WEEK, AND WAS BEING SENT OUT OF STATE TO OREGON TO CORRECT THE RECALL. THERE WERE VOLVO MECHANICS LOCALLY THAT WERE CERTIFIED TO FIX THE CAR. LOCAL DEALERSHIP SOLD OUT. ACTUAL COMPLAINT CONCERNED VOLVO NOT ALLOWING THE CERTIFIED MECHANICS TO DO THE WORK AND REQUIRING CONSUMER TO GO OUT OF STATE.*AK
MESSAGE IN VEHICLE DISPLAYED "NO OIL PRESSURE PULL OVER ASAP." WHILE PULLING OVER "ASAP" A BLUE PLUME OF SMOKE AND SHARDS OF METAL EJECTED FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. VOLVO DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HAD THROWN A ROD AND THAT IT WILL COST $9,000 TO FIX THE CAR. *AK
DO TO THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRON THROTTLE MODULE MY ENGINE HAS A LOSS IN RPM AND DIES DURING CERTIAN PERIODS OF DRIVING. IT IS MAINLY AS I COME TO A STOP OR WHEN THE ENGINE TRIES TO IDLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES. I'VE HAD THE ENGINE TROUBLE-SHOOTED FROM FAILED SPARK PLUGS, TO FAILED FUEL INJECTORS, BUT IT TURNS O…
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DO TO THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRON THROTTLE MODULE MY ENGINE HAS A LOSS IN RPM AND DIES DURING CERTIAN PERIODS OF DRIVING. IT IS MAINLY AS I COME TO A STOP OR WHEN THE ENGINE TRIES TO IDLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES. I'VE HAD THE ENGINE TROUBLE-SHOOTED FROM FAILED SPARK PLUGS, TO FAILED FUEL INJECTORS, BUT IT TURNS OUT THAT THE ETM WAS THE PROBLEM. AS THE ENGINE DIES, ALL POWER STEERING IS GONE AS WELL AS HYDROLIC BREAKS. I'VE HAD THE ENGINE DIE ON ME TWICE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN AND I'VE ALMOST BEEN IN ACCIDENTS BOTH TIMES BECAUSE THE WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN DO TO LOSS OF STEERING PRESSURE. THE ENGIN ALSO SURGES SOMETIMES WHILE STOPPED. THIS ABRUPT INCREASE IN RPM MOVES THE CAR FORWARD AND HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A REAREND COLLISION. I HAVE READ MANY ONLINE FORUMS ABOUT THIS ETM BY THAT MANUFACTURE ON VOLVO VEHICLES. I WOULD LIKE TO STRONGLY ENCOURAGE THERE TO BE A RECALL ON ITEM. I UNDERSTAND WHY IT WOULD BE DESIRABLE TO USE ELECTROL THROTTLE, BUT THIS DEFECTIVE PART HAS A RISK TO CAUSE LOSS OF LIFE.*AK
CABIN TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED. THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IN MY 2001 VOLVO S80 BEGAN ATTEMPTING TO STRONGLY COOL THE CABIN ON A COLD DAY. DEALER INFORMED US THAT THE SENSOR THAT DETECTS THE TEMPERATURE IN THE CABIN HAD FAILED AND WAS READING 100 DEGREES IN THE CABIN CAUSING THE CLIMATE CONTROL TO ATTEMPT TO COOL THE CABIN. …
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CABIN TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED. THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IN MY 2001 VOLVO S80 BEGAN ATTEMPTING TO STRONGLY COOL THE CABIN ON A COLD DAY. DEALER INFORMED US THAT THE SENSOR THAT DETECTS THE TEMPERATURE IN THE CABIN HAD FAILED AND WAS READING 100 DEGREES IN THE CABIN CAUSING THE CLIMATE CONTROL TO ATTEMPT TO COOL THE CABIN. THE PART WAS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. (60K ON VEHICLE) *JB
MANUFACTURING DEFECT, POOR TO ZERO RECEPTION ON AM RADIO. THE PROBLEM EXISTED SINCE THE BEGINNING PURCHASED CAR NEW FROM DEALER. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST. *BF *SC
THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS OF TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE FROM…
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THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS OF TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE FROM 2001 TO PRESENT WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS) . IT TOOK OVER 15 MINUTES OF TURNING OFF THE ENIGINE AND RESTARTING IT, TURNING THE STEERING BACK AND FORTH TO FINALLY GET IT OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE ARE FULLY AWARE OF THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SAFETY FEATURE. THIS INCIDENT WAS THE RESULT OF EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION AND NOT OPERATOR ERROR. MY WIFE AND I EACH STRUGGLED TO FINALLY GET IT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THIS IS A REAL EQUIPMENT PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND CORRECTED. MY WIFE AND I BOTH DRIVE VOLVOS AND ARE EXPERIENCED VOLVO DRIVERS. ANY SUGGESTION OF OPERATOR ERROR IS FRIVOLOUS DEFENSE.*AK
BOUGHT THIS VOLVO BRAND NEW, HAVE KEPT UP WITH ALL SERVICE WORK. AT 64,000 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. COST $4,000 TO REPLACE. THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THIS CAR REFUSED TO RESPOND IN ANYWAY. THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AT 50,000. I FELT THAT THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE RESPONDED IN SOME WAY. THEY TOL…
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BOUGHT THIS VOLVO BRAND NEW, HAVE KEPT UP WITH ALL SERVICE WORK. AT 64,000 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. COST $4,000 TO REPLACE. THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THIS CAR REFUSED TO RESPOND IN ANYWAY. THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AT 50,000. I FELT THAT THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE RESPONDED IN SOME WAY. THEY TOLD ME THEY WENT TO THE VOLVO REP., BUT I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHETHER THEY DID OR NOT. THIS IS MY FIFTH VOLVO, PURCHASED FOUR FROM THIS DEALER. THIS WILL BE MY LAST. THEY WERE UNCOOPERATIVE AND UNRESPONSIVE. THEY SAID THE VOLVO GUY HAD REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT MY VEHICLE.*AK
THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2001 VOLVO S80 WENT BAD AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY POWERED DOWN AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE. I WAS GOING UP A HILL ON A ROAD WITHOUT A SHOULDER AND WITH A BLIND CURVE AND HAD TO SIT THERE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE I COULD START THE CAR AGAIN AND PROCEED. THIS PLACED MY WIFE AND MYSELF IN A VERY DANGERO…
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THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2001 VOLVO S80 WENT BAD AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY POWERED DOWN AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE. I WAS GOING UP A HILL ON A ROAD WITHOUT A SHOULDER AND WITH A BLIND CURVE AND HAD TO SIT THERE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE I COULD START THE CAR AGAIN AND PROCEED. THIS PLACED MY WIFE AND MYSELF IN A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION. MY UNDERSTANDING FROM THE DEALER IS THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE AND WOULD HAVE LEFT THE CAR POWERLESS AS WELL. IN MY DISCUSSIONS WITH THE DEALER AND WITH AN INDEPENDENT VOLVO SERVICE FACILITY THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED ON SEVERAL OF THE S80 VEHICLES. IT APPEARS THAT THIS MAY BE A DESIGN FLAW OR THAT THE PART HAS A VERY LIMITED LIFETIME. SINCE THE FAILURE OF THE MODULE COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME IT SEEMS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM AND SHOULD BE REPLACED ON ALL S80S AT NOT COST TO THE CONSUMER.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE THROTTLE FAILED. AS A RESULT THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. *AK *NM
Official recalls
721V766000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Sep 30, 2021
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
20V681000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Nov 4, 2020
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10058.
10V566000 · Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
Nov 8, 2010
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
09V483000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Dec 18, 2009
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
06V441000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Nov 15, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
04V451000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Sep 13, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
01V100000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Mar 26, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND WAGONS. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO THE CORRECT TORQUE LEVEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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NHTSA investigations
2EA05021 · Throttle Control Malfunction
Opened Dec 6, 2005 · Closed Dec 12, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control
ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006 VOLVO SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING ETM FAILURES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 THROUGH 2001 VOLVO MODELS (NOT INCLUDING THE S40 AND V40), MY 2002 S60 AND V70 WITH NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES AND MY 2002 V70S.ACCORDING TO VOLVO, ?A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.VOLVO FURTHER STATED THAT,THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF THESE VEHICLES GOING INTO LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.?VOLVO INDICATED THAT THIS WAS THE MOST SEVERE CONSEQUENCE OF AN ETM FAULT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE RECALL REMEDY IS A SOFTWARE UPGRADE INTRODUCED BY VOLVO ON MARCH 16, 2006 IN A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM.AT THE TIME OF THE NOTIFICATION 161,202 VEHICLES OF THE POPULATION OF 331,301 HAD ALREADY HAD THE SOFTWARE UPLOADED AND WERE THEREFORE NOT INCLUDED IN THE POPULATION COUNT OF THE RECALL. ODI?S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND VOLVO, VOLVO FIELD REPORTS AND WARRANTY DATA FOUND THAT ETM FAILURE COULD RESULT IN (1) ENGINE STALL; (2) MECHANICAL LIMP MODE; (3) LUNGING FORWARD DURING LOW-SPEED DRIVING MANEUVERS; AND (4) FALTERING DURING HIGH SPEED MERGES OR WHEN CROSSING TRAFFIC.ODI IDENTIFIED 12 CRASHES RELATED TO ETM FAILURE, WITH 6 CAUSED BY LUNGING INCIDENTS, 3 CAUSED BY STALLING INCIDENTS, 2 CAUSED BY MECHANICAL LIMP MODE AND 1 FROM THE FALTERING CONDITION.ODI'S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINT DATA AND INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM CONSUMER INTERVIEWS IDENTIFIED 1,289 INCIDENTS WITH SAFETY RELATED CONSEQUENCES (389.1 PER 100,000 VEHICLES), INCLUDING 479 INVOLVING ENGINE STALL (144.6 PER 100,000 VEHICLES) AND 729 INVOLVING MECHANICAL LIMP MODE (220.0 PER 100,000 VEHICLES).ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY CLAIM NARRATIVE TEXT SHOWS AT LEAST 14,965 WARRANTY CLAIMS WITH CODES INDICATING AN ETM FAULT RESULTING IN VEHICLE OPERATION IN MECHANICAL LIMP MODE (4.5% OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES). VOLVO?S RECALL ADDRESSES ODI?S SAFETY CONCERNS WITH ETM FAILURES.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL ACTION IS REQUIRED.THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS CLOSED.
PE05041 · Throttle Control Malfunction
Opened Jul 26, 2005 · Closed Dec 7, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control
PE05-041 WAS OPENED ON JULY, 26, 2005, BASED ON 136 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS TO ODI ALLEGING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI HAS NOW RECEIVED 591 COMPLAINTS OF ETM FAILURES WHICH ALLEGE SYMPTOMS WITH POTENTIAL SAFETY RELATED CONSEQUENCES.THESE INCLUDE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE STALL, VEHICLE SURGING FORWARD WITHOUT ACCELERATOR INPUT, VEHICLE HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION AND SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED TRANSITION INTO REDUCED PERFORMANCE OPERATION (LIMP MODE).VOLVO SUBMITTED OVER 2,900 COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE ETM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES DURING PE05-041.ODI'S PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF A SAMPLE THE VOLVO COMPLAINTS IDENTIFIED APPROXIMATELY 55 PERCENT WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED ABOVE.ODI IS CONTINUING ITS ASSESSMENT OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VOLVO COMPLAINTS. IN NOVEMBER 2005, TO RESOLVE AN INVESTIGATION BY THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD, VOLVO ANNOUNCED THAT IT WOULD EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE TO 10 YEARS / 200,000 MILES FOR THE ETM IN APPROXIMATELY 356,000 MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2002 PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.UNDER VOLVO'S POLICY, VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE ETM FAILURES WILL RECEIVE A VARIETY OF REPAIRS INCLUDING ETM CLEANING, REPROGRAMMING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ETM. THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-021) TO CONTINUE TO ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF ETM FAILURES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.