I took my car to the dealer because it was not passing smog and had trouble for several years. So the smog dealer told me to take it to the dealer. I told the dealer that I was trying to pass smog, but the car had been driving very good in spite of the smog problem. They replaced everything that you can imagine at a cost of over 10,000 dollars which both of us spent in a two month period. But after they got it to pass smog I noticed another more serious problem, it would stop running in the middle of traffic. I told them about this new problem and they replaced the key and it still stopped on me 3 X on the freeway and streets. I returned the car going down the main streets for 2 hours and lift it with the company. Mckevitt Volvo in san leandro ca. They wanted to charge me but I told them my are did not have this problem until they worked on it! I need a working car and I am in dept as a result of their work. I am a 65 year old retired teacher but I can't afford this dept.

- Richmond, CA, USA

Why aren't you doing anything about Volvo building crap? they should be in jail. ETM - design was unacceptable from a day one. The ETM is causing surging, stalling and many other symptoms. Once Volvo started to replace some of them, they used new ones with exactly the same flawed design. ABS module - is known for causing loss of braking power, early brake pads wear and damaging transmission. Front brake calipers - rust on calipers is squeezing rubber boots around sliding pins. Damage to rotors, pads and wheel bearings. Front lights low beams - unacceptable light output. Front seat belts - are cutting into side trim and side trim is cutting into seat belts. Wind shield wipers - highest speed is useless in heavy rain. Cruise control - RPM surges while going 55mph and turning on the cruise control. Do something!

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

2000 V70 Volvo -- cannot remove key from ignition. Must wait 1-10 minutes, or use second key to lock car with first key still in ignition. Key can usually be removed after 1-10 minutes.

- Santa Ynez, CA, USA

: the contact stated while driving 25 mph and above, the vehicle completely lost power. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who replaced battery cables and the control module. The consumer stated sometimes it would take anywhere fro 30 seconds to 2 minutes before the vehicle resumed normal operation after stalling. Updated 12/01/06.

- Washington, DC, USA

I am submitting ETM failure in my 2000 Volvo V70 SE wagon in October of 2005. I am concerned for my safety driving this car because the car hesitates upon acceleration, there's sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode) and sometimes when the ets indicator has engaged while my foot is on the brake the car surges forward as if I were giving it a lot of gas. I went to the dealer in culver city, California, today, December 28, 2005, and the module was not replaced but, the service reps did say they cleaned the throttle - whatever that is - and upgraded the software program on the computer. Five minutes after leaving the Volvo services department the ETM failed again. I called the dealer and they told me they did all that they could do.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

The ets light on my 2000 Volvo V-70 came on the and the car drove very erratically.

- Manchester, MA, USA

ETM (ets) on 2000 year model S70 (V70). Unit failed after modest use (74915 miles). Replaced at cost of $860.13. This appears to be a widespread problem, and the manufacturer should own up to poor design. Please file complaint with the manufacturer.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

The contact stated vehicle stalled/died, and lost power. Throttle control module was replaced.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

Consumer notice the ets indicator light stay on through out travel, resulting vehicle hesitating. Consumer would shut engine off and restart to turn ets indicator lights off.

- Spokane, WA, USA

Driving 2000 make Volvo V70 on interstate at 65 mph. Ets and check engine warning lights come on. Car begins losing power, can't slow down or speed up. Finally steer to an exit ramp; car dies at bottom of exit ramp. No crashes, but major traffic jams. Car completely dead, needs to be towed. Viewing internet forums re: Volvo, ets warning light and electronic throttle system (ets) problems are a major occurrence and a huge safety issue, judging from the many close calls I've read about similar to mine. Dealer replacing the ets module. Did not care about my safety. This is a huge issue that Volvo needs to deal with. I and my daughter could have been killed, and others as well.

- Columbus, OH, USA