Complaints
112
Crashes
16
Fires
6
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Volvo S40 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:96,557 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:55,997 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#37 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:61,500 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Volvo S40.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 1 | — | 96,557 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 1 | 55,997 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 2 | — | 61,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 6 | — | — | 11,082 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 2 | 87,056 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 1 | 63,504 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | 1 | — | 10,230 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 190,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 3 | 1 | — | 61,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | 1 | 15,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 122,394 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 1 | — | 61,744 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 44,594 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 114,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 10,230 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 121,640 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 113,000 mi |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,557
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,082
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
87,056
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,504
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,230
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,500
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
15,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,394
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,744
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,594
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,230
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,640
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,000
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