In heavy traffic my Volvo XC70 sta. Wagon (36K mi) suddenly, and w/out warning, shut down. Had been driving non-stop for 4-5 hrs. Wd. not restart until 1.5 hrs. Later. Grinding noise noted when key turned over. No prior history of same. Ext. Warranty. Dealer "found no problems" when examined next day. Only drove car 26mi. To further test. Volvo rep also "tested" vehicle w/ own equipmt. Shd. Be noted that, reportedly, dealership's computer had problem functioning two days later w/ another car's testing. Dealership stated that problem had been corrected and that my vehicle had been retested. David wheeler Volvo feels they have fulfilled their oblig. To us and has asked us to drive it off the lot. We refuse to drive it.

- Salisbury, Md., MD, USA

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on rainy road conditions, the windshield wipers stopped working and immediately after the engine stalled and all dash board information disappeared as well. No warning signals alerted the contact prior the incident. The vehicle was pulled over and the emergency brake had to be used to stop it because there was no power brake action either. The contact also noticed only the horn and the emergency flasher lights still worked. The dealership towed the vehicle, who removed the electronic module, however no resolution had been determined yet. The manufacturer was also contacted but had not communicated any resolution either. The ignition switch and the control module was replaced. Updated 11/09/06.

- Alexandria, VA, USA