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Common Problems with 2003 Volvo S40

Retrospectively, the 2003 Volvo S40 had 10 complaints, and 20% of issues had something to do with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 Volvo S40?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 Volvo S40 fall into the category of VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 TIRES 2 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 SUSPENSION 1 POWER TRAIN 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1

Worst 2003 Volvo S40 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

COOLING SYSTEM
2003 Volvo S40 July 2, 2010 Mileage: 85106 miles

I was driving when the car start to accelerated by itself, accel pedal went to the floor. i could not keep a car even by the hand brake, so as it w...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 Volvo S40 January 30, 2018 Mileage: 108000 miles

Prior to latest incident, the car had occasionally gone into "limp" mode, sticking in 3rd gear but drivable. that problem would go away after a day or...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2003 Volvo S40 May 1, 2003 Mileage: 7000 miles

Transmission slips from 2nd to 3rd from time to time. additionally, the car shifts harshly from 3rd to 2nd gear. *jb