With only 80,000 miles, after 5 years of driving, the engine is warning that the electronic throttle system' (ets) failed. The dealer and an independent repair shop only can replace the ets module at a cost of $1,200. The replacement part is actually the same as the failed part with no improvement. Searches on the internet showed that this part failed over and over again. When it failed the car could be driven in a limp along home mode, which I have had to use, making other cars pass me while this car could only go about 5-10 mph. The internet postings indicated that NHTSA was trying to work with Volvo to extend the factory warranty of this part, but with no settlement yet. Letting Volvo to continue to use known trouble-prone parts which should be resolved.

- Leander, TX, USA