Complaints
34
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Volvo S40 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:48,000 mi
#23 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Avg mileage:2,000 mi
#32 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:5,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Volvo S40.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 5,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 52,850 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 127,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | 11,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 114,800 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | 1 | — | 6 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 72,872 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 145,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
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