Worst 2008 Volvo S40 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Volvo S40.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | — | 71,388 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | 1 | — | 112,900 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | 1 | — | 82,667 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 46,967 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 98,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 2 | — | 123,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | 1 | — | 103,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 123,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | 79,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo S40. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2008 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.
Other Volvo S40 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo S40 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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