Volvo vehicles sudden speeds increase there is a air-box problem which causes the engine to accelerate, and vehicle to lunge forward. Speeds the engine.

- Yardley, PA, USA

My 2001 Volvo S-80 suddenly lost all power and came to a stop and would not restart. This occurred in Sept. 2003. The dealership, beach Volvo in myrtle beach, SC, wanted over $600 to repair the auto since it was beyond the 50,000 mile warranty. It had 60,000 miles at the time. After a lengthy discussion with Volvo America, they agreed to split the cost between myself, the dealership and Volvo America. The electronic throttle body was replaced. On 12/05/05 the same thing happened. The car now has 82,700 miles. It is being looked at by beach Volvo at this moment.

- Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

I own a 2001 Volvo S80. I have had trouble with the electronic throttle module not responding to the throttle inputs and surging at idle. It would sometimes kill the car without warning when coming to a stop (losing power-steering while in turns) or make the car lunge forward unexpectedly. The lunging forward has almost caused accidents at intersections. I've been lucky for now, but I will not let my wife drive the car while it is doing this because she may not be able to control the car without power steering and brakes. I took it in for repair and they told me that it was the electronic throttle module, and they need replacing after a while, so I replaced it. 4 months later, I'm experiencing the same idle problems as well as the lunging problems. I am being told that it is the same problem with the throttle module. I've looked at many website forums and found many other people have the same problem through out the globe. There have also been times when it has died while in reverse and I loose power brakes while backing, without notice. I would request a recall and an improved part. Usa today is also reporting on this issue as well: yahoo.usatoday.com/money/autos/2005-08-01-volvo_X.htm"csp=1 forum web site: www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php"mode=hybrid&T=6026 thank you for your time.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA