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Major Problems with Volvo S40 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volvo S40 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the S40. Older S40 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Volvo S40 Problems

FRONT
2007 Volvo S40 December 1, 2010 Victims: 2

2007 volvo s-40. consumer writes regarding a seat belt defect after suffering an injury to the eye due to a rear end collision *tgw the consumer stated he was struck from the rear while stopped yielding to traffic. the consumer stated he and his wife were hit with such force that the vehicle rolled approximately 25 feet from where they were originally stopped. the driver's side seat belt did not retrain the consumers upper body which allowed his torso to go forward; consequently, his head struck the left windshield pillar. from the impact of his head striking the ...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2001 Volvo S40 May 24, 2011 Victims: 1 Mileage: 114000 miles

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 volvo s40. the contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 35 mph when the brakes were applied but the vehicle would not stop until crashing into another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt failed to retain the driver. a police report was filed and the driver suffered serious injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent repair shop, but the cause of failure was not diagnosed. the failure and current mileage was 114,000. the vin was unavailable.

SUSPENSION
2008 Volvo S40 September 15, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 123000 miles

I was driving my 2008 volvo s40 stopped in traffic when i was in major/severe rear end collision. the force of the impact (70+ mph) pushed me into a vehicle ahead which caused severe frontal damage that went all the way past my radiator. property damages over $17k and airbags failed to deploy resulting in injuries. *tr

What is the most common problem with Volvo S40?

Overall the worst problem with Volvo S40 relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific S40 years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 73 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 40 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 26 AIR BAGS 22 ENGINE 22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17 HEADLIGHTS 14 STEERING 13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 12 SUSPENSION 11 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 11 PADS 11 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 11 SERVICE BRAKES 11 ENGINE 10 STRUCTURE 9 POWER TRAIN 9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9 FRONTAL 8 TIRES 8 VACUUM 8 BODY 7 WHEELS 7 SEATS 7 SEAT BELTS 6 FUEL PUMP 6 WINDSHIELD 5 FRONT 5 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 5 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 5 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 5 EQUIPMENT 4 AIR CONDITIONER 4 DISC 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 GASOLINE 4 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 4 VISIBILITY 3 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 3 EMISSION CONTROL 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 REAR 3 SWITCH 3 POWER ASSIST 3 DOOR 2 FRONT 2 ROTOR 2 MASTER CYLINDER 2 DRUM 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM 2 LATCH 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 CALIPER 2 ANCHORAGE 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 2 SIDEWALL 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 HORN 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 FUEL RAIL 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 WIRING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 REAR/OTHER 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 HEATER CORE 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 TREAD/BELT 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 IGNITION 1 MODULE 1 WEBBING 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 LAMP 1 RACK AND PINION 1 MOTOR 1 LINKAGES 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRICAL 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 POWER ADJUST 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 HYDRAULIC 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 TRUNK LID 1 SPRINGS 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 LABELS 1 ANTILOCK 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 FUEL PUMP 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1
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