Worst 2003 Volvo S40 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Electrical Faults
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Volvo S40.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Labels | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension:Lines And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — |
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2003 Volvo S40 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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