KnownCarProblemsVolvo S40 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 491 complaints with NHTSA about the Volvo S40 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2005. The most common problem overall: brakes.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Volvo S40 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 S40 | 25 | Engine | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 S40 | 58 | Electrical | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 S40 | 69 | Fuel system | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 S40 | 48 | Brakes | 6 | 5 |
| 2002 S40 | 27 | Brakes | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 S40 | 84 | Brakes | 2 | 11 |
| 2000 S40 | 122 | Brakes | 1 | 12 |
18 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Volvo S40
- What years of the Volvo S40 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (122), 2001 (84), 2005 (69).
- What is the most common problem with the Volvo S40?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the brakes (111), electrical (87), engine (69).
- Which Volvo S40 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2011 (5), 2010 (9), 2009 (10). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.