Worst 2007 Volvo S40 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Volvo S40.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 66,625 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 2 | — | 54,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 110,800 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 123,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 87,552 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 64,706 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 70,004 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 104,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 40 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | 400 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | 1 | 2,939 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Volvo S40
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~416 vehicles.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
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