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.
We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.
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...
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...
Transmission slips from 2nd to 3rd from time to time. additionally, the car shifts harshly from 3rd to 2nd gear. *jb