2000 Volvo S40 Problems
High Complaint Volume
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Volvo S40.
Complaints
166
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Volvo S40 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:92,193 mi
Crash-related:3
#211 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:43,370 mi
Crash-related:1
#310 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:69,979 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Volvo S40.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 3 | — | 92,193 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 | 1 | — | 43,370 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 2 | — | 69,979 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 8 | — | — | 39,567 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 5 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 53,746 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,193
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,370
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,979
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,567
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,746
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Volvo S40 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Volvo S40 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Volvo S40 has 166 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Volvo S40?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (17 complaints, avg 92,193 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (11 complaints, avg 43,370 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (10 complaints, avg 69,979 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Volvo S40?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,811 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Volvo S40?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Volvo S40 include 16 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Volvo S40 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Volvo S40 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Volvo S40?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (unintended acceleration) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo S40 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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