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Major Problems with Volvo V40 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volvo V40 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 V40. Older V40 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.

Browse Volvo V40 problems by years

Worst Volvo V40 Problems

VACUUM
2000 Volvo V40 March 27, 2006 Victims: 2 Mileage: 29000 miles

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 55 mph the brakes failed resulting in a crash. a police report was filed at the scene and the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. the dealership determined on certain vehicles water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail. there is a nhtsa recall, # 03v474000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic power assist vacuum. the vin was not included in the recall.

SEATS
2000 Volvo V40

While driving the driver's seat back moves backward, sometimes causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. the console controls for the window were positioned at the center instead of at the dashboard and were inconvenient both for the driver and passenger. placing an object on the center console also changes the control of the side view mirrors. *yh

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2000 Volvo V40 June 29, 2011 Mileage: 83000 miles

2000 volvo v40 - very well maintained, 2nd owner, approximately 83,000 miles. i started noticing that the car would surge on the highway with the a/c on and when i had steady pressure on the accelerator (i.e. icruising at a steady speed). the surge in rpm's would be rhythmic, very subtle (100-200 rpms) and continue indefinitely until i turn the a/c off - at which time they would cease. they would sometimes resume when i turned the a/c compressor back on. this happened infrequently over the past month (it's june in ct, my state of residence) and would ...

What is the most common problem with Volvo V40?

Overall the worst problem with Volvo V40 relates to ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific V40 years that are prone to issues with these components.

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 7 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 PADS 4 VACUUM 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 ENGINE 3 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 DISC 3 GASOLINE 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 COIL SPRINGS 3 BODY 2 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2 MASTER CYLINDER 2 IGNITION 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2 POWER ASSIST 2 SPRINGS 2 STRUCTURE 1 SEAT BELTS 1 STEERING 1 POWER TRAIN 1 AIR BAGS 1 WHEELS 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 FRONT 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 SEATS 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 RACK AND PINION 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 HORN 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HUB 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Volvo V40 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.