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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 3 | — | 92,193 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 | 1 | — | 43,370 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 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 SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | 1 | 75,333 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 3 | — | — | 18 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | 65,875 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | 1 | — | 149,900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 44,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 14,469 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 149,900 mi |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,333
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18
SUSPENSION:REAR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,875
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,900
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,000
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
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,469
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,900
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