2000 Volvo S40 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Volvo S40.

< older2001
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.

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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