Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Volvo / S40 / 2001
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007124663 VOLVO S40 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s40. each morning, the brakes would fail. the contact had to leave the vehicle running for approximately five
007103801 VOLVO S40 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s40. the contact was notified that this vehicle was not included in recall # 01v169000 concerning equipment:
006098207 VOLVO S40 2001 A defect has occurred since i purchased the car in 2005. the vehicle is a 2001 volvo s40 . the defect is with a resistor for the heater blower motor
006088878 VOLVO S40 2001 SEAT BELT ISSUE. *JB
006088239 VOLVO S40 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power while driving 50 mph and entered the limp home mode. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop,
005086896 VOLVO S40 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power at any speed during acceleration. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken
006058108 VOLVO S40 2001 2001 volvo s40. when you start the car air blows hard inside the car even though the fan knob is on "0". will not turn off, drive or park. problem
006051981 VOLVO S40 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper linkages are out of sync and lock together which causes a loss of visibility. this problem occurred on
006051980 VOLVO S40 2001 Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper linkages are out of sync and lock together which causes a loss of visibility. this problem occurred on
005050966 VOLVO S40 2001 Consistent engine problems with 2001 volvo s40 resulting in engine delays, idling, pausing, over heating and burning while on the freeway and at both
005050965 VOLVO S40 2001 Consistent engine problems with 2001 volvo s40 resulting in engine delays, idling, pausing, over heating and burning while on the freeway and at both
005045389 VOLVO S40 2001 I own a 2001 volvo s40. in early april 2005, my vehicle was diagnosed as being in need of oxygen sensors, which was the reason for my "check engine"
004035396 VOLVO S40 2001 Vehicle hesitates upon accerleration , almost to the point it feels as though it is going to stall. i had the vehicle to my local volvo dealer back in
005031918 VOLVO S40 2001 I have a 2001 volvo, model s40. during the last six months, i've experienced a stalled car engine -- especially when the car is idling at a stop
005031602 VOLVO S40 2001 A 1010 wins new story alerted me to the fact that i am having the same exact problems with my volvo s40 vin#: [xxx]. i lose speed as i am driving
005023257 VOLVO S40 2001 Dt: consumer was driving on the highway at 75-80 mph and rear ended the vehicle in front. when this happened the driver side air bag did not deploy
004299415 VOLVO S40 2001 When accelerating vehicle would down shift gears. the dealership will be notified. *ak the dealer have not been able to duplicate the problem.
004299414 VOLVO S40 2001 When accelerating vehicle would down shift gears. the dealership will be notified. *ak the dealer have not been able to duplicate the problem.
004299413 VOLVO S40 2001 When accelerating vehicle would down shift gears. the dealership will be notified. *ak the dealer have not been able to duplicate the problem.
004297954 VOLVO S40 2001 Brakes do not stop the car for the first few applications. pedal does not fade. excessive pedal pressure required. some other years of this model are
003290901 VOLVO S40 2001 Rear brake pads needed replacement at 13,500 miles. this is unusually early and when i stated that i was upset volvo said "they were having problems
004283158 VOLVO S40 2001 I was driving north on the garden state parkway when the side curtain airbag on the driver's side of the car spontaneously deployed. the car was a
004273360 VOLVO S40 2001 When pressing on the brake pedal consumer heard a grinding noise, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. consumer indicated that
004265614 VOLVO S40 2001 My 2001 volvo s40 has a little over 16,000 miles. the front brake pads have been replaced 3 times, once by the dealer under warranty and twice at my
004256588 VOLVO S40 2001 I had my volvo s40 into the dealer i bought it from (keystone, pa) 5 times for a squeak in the rear of the car. each time we were told they couldn't
002253469 VOLVO S40 2001 Volvo model s40 vacuum brake failure. my 28 year old daughter was making a low speed turn at intersection and brakes failed and she hit a telephone
003244515 VOLVO S40 2001 REAR BRAKES WORN OUT AT 20,000 MILES AND 5 HEADLIGHT BULBS ALREADY REPLACED. 2 BRAKE SHOPS TOLD ME I WAS LUCKY TO GET THIS MUCH OUT OF THEM! *LA
003234604 VOLVO S40 2001 WHEN BRAKING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS BRAKES WOULD INTERMITTENTLY WORK, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*AK
003233697 VOLVO S40 2001 At 19,600 miles the rear brake pads wore out on my wife's 2001 s40 volvo sedan. we were told by the dealer this is normal and that they have seen
0000226237 VOLVO S40 2001 THE TIRES WERE NOT SET CORRECTLY ON THE HUB, AND WHILE DRIVING, THE LUGS:NUTS LOOSENED. *AK
002221517 VOLVO S40 2001 The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, while the brake was applied. the consumer had to shut off the engine, to stop the vehicle. *a *ts *jb
0000218237 VOLVO S40 2001 Consumer had to replace two rear brake pads after 10230. in addition, headlights burned out and needed to be replaced. power steering wheel shaft.
0000218236 VOLVO S40 2001 Consumer had to replace two rear brake pads after 10230. in addition, headlights burned out and needed to be replaced. power steering wheel shaft.
0000218235 VOLVO S40 2001 Consumer had to replace two rear brake pads after 10230. in addition, headlights burned out and needed to be replaced. power steering wheel shaft.
000196339 VOLVO S40 2001 For months, the service light comes on in the car. i have taken the car in for repair 6 times. each time, the light comes back on. volvo engineer
001134258 VOLVO S40 2001 CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER HIT A TELEPHONE POLE WHILE TRYING TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
000130799 VOLVO S40 2001 Battery was drained, and this caused car not to start at 150 miles. srs light kept coming on at 1100 miles. this indicated that there was something
000130798 VOLVO S40 2001 Battery was drained, and this caused car not to start at 150 miles. srs light kept coming on at 1100 miles. this indicated that there was something
000130797 VOLVO S40 2001 Battery was drained, and this caused car not to start at 150 miles. srs light kept coming on at 1100 miles. this indicated that there was something
000130796 VOLVO S40 2001 Battery was drained, and this caused car not to start at 150 miles. srs light kept coming on at 1100 miles. this indicated that there was something
000130795 VOLVO S40 2001 Battery was drained, and this caused car not to start at 150 miles. srs light kept coming on at 1100 miles. this indicated that there was something
002093321 VOLVO S40 2001 The consumer states that both air bags deployed with out sufficient impact when the undercarriage of the vehicle and the right front tire struck a
002093320 VOLVO S40 2001 I am reporting this incident because the front driver and passenger airbags fully deployed when the undercarriage of the car and right front tire
0000087640 VOLVO S40 2001 About 2 or 3 weeks ago i noticed something that was hanging from the front part of the car. i contacted the dealer and they informed me it was an
0000087261 VOLVO S40 2001 Fuel gauge reports inaccurate fuel level readings. rate at which gauge depletes is too rapid such that when gauge registers 1/2 tank, 3/4 tank of
001079371 VOLVO S40 2001 While driving the fule regulator pump cracked causing all the fuel in the vehicle to spill all over the hot engine and fumes to come into the vehicle
001074722 VOLVO S40 2001 This is the second transmission failure in the first seven months of ownership. the dealer reports that it is a transaxle problem, and they "have no
001074680 VOLVO S40 2001 BRAKES FAILED (2ND TIME) WHEN BEING CUT-OFF ON THE ROAD. IF I TURN RIGHT AND HIT THE BRAKES QUICKLY, THEY FAIL AND SKID FOR A WHILE.*AK
001069967 VOLVO S40 2001 The brake pedal is too close to the gas pedal in this model. additionally they are on the same level, that is they are on the same plane when the
001069851 VOLVO S40 2001 Driving we smelled an electrical type of smell, then bell owing smoke and then we stopped and tried to open hood fire came gushing out. called 911
0000065917 VOLVO S40 2001 I am very concerned about my cars braking distance. it seems to take a long time to stop after applying the brakes. today i was in a minor traffic
001065393 VOLVO S40 2001 Brakes were very hard - car would not stop for several feet. also car wouldn't start on one occasion - a shield was put into car to prevent this from
001019054 VOLVO S40 2001 While driving on a grated road, consumers son hit a pothole, and all of a sudden the sunroff shattered into pieces, damaging the vehicle as well as
001019053 VOLVO S40 2001 While driving on a grated road, consumers son hit a pothole, and all of a sudden the sunroff shattered into pieces, damaging the vehicle as well as
0000226722 VOLVO S40 2001 THE TIRES WERE NOT SET CORRECTLY ON THE HUB, AND WHILE DRIVING, THE LUGS:NUTS LOOSENED. *AK
003219437 VOLVO S40 2001 I had the brakes serviced on my 2001 volvo s40 at the volvo dealer. at only 21,500 miles the rear brakes were grinding loudly. i complained to volvo
003219283 VOLVO S40 2001 Brake power assist failed. dealer notified. *ak the brakes were soft upon cold starts and was disfunctional until the vehicle had warmed up. the
003218801 VOLVO S40 2001 Brake power assist failed. dealer notified. *ak the brakes were soft upon cold starts and was disfunctional until the vehicle had warmed up. the
0000218717 VOLVO S40 2001 Consumer had to replace two rear brake pads after 10230. in addition, headlights burned out and needed to be replaced. power steering wheel shaft.
003218463 VOLVO S40 2001 CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 25MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
003217981 VOLVO S40 2001 CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 25MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
003216266 VOLVO S40 2001 WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, A WATER BALLOON HIT THE SUN ROOF OF THE CAR AND IT SHATTERED. *TT
000196804 VOLVO S40 2001 For months, the service light comes on in the car. i have taken the car in for repair 6 times. each time, the light comes back on. volvo engineer
002166434 VOLVO S40 2001 While vehicle was parked, the sunroof came loose and fell into the passenger's compartment. when this occurred, glass shattered and spread throughout
002166424 VOLVO S40 2001 While vehicle was parked, the sunroof came loose and fell into the passenger's compartment. when this occurred, glass shattered and spread throughout
001155437 VOLVO S40 2001 Brakes went out on vehicle going down a hill at 35mph. when applying brakes consumer heard a snap. brake pedal went straight to the floor.
001143966 VOLVO S40 2001 Michelin tire size 195/60r15, 1200 miles on the tire. tires mounted on a volvo s4t 2001. while driving at 65 mph one of tires, right rear tire,
001143959 VOLVO S40 2001 Michelin tire size 195/60r15, 1200 miles on the tire. tires mounted on a volvo s4t 2001. while driving at 65 mph one of tires, right rear tire,
001134265 VOLVO S40 2001 CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER HIT A TELEPHONE POLE WHILE TRYING TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
000130806 VOLVO S40 2001 Battery was drained, and this caused car not to start at 150 miles. srs light kept coming on at 1100 miles. this indicated that there was something
000130805 VOLVO S40 2001 Battery was drained, and this caused car not to start at 150 miles. srs light kept coming on at 1100 miles. this indicated that there was something
000130802 VOLVO S40 2001 Battery was drained, and this caused car not to start at 150 miles. srs light kept coming on at 1100 miles. this indicated that there was something
002103085 VOLVO S40 2001 The volvo dealer told me i need new rear brakes when i had just under 14,000 on my car and i would be financially responsible. they said this is "
002099249 VOLVO S40 2001 Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 volvo s40. the vehicle hesitated when accelerating. the vehicle idled roughly. the dealer could not find anything
002093653 VOLVO S40 2001 The rear brake pads are wearing prematurely and had to be replaced at 12500 miles. the dealer says this is typical of this model, and that they are
002093328 VOLVO S40 2001 The consumer states that both air bags deployed with out sufficient impact when the undercarriage of the vehicle and the right front tire struck a
0000087648 VOLVO S40 2001 About 2 or 3 weeks ago i noticed something that was hanging from the front part of the car. i contacted the dealer and they informed me it was an
0000087647 VOLVO S40 2001 About 2 or 3 weeks ago i noticed something that was hanging from the front part of the car. i contacted the dealer and they informed me it was an
001082802 VOLVO S40 2001 With the low beams on, night time visibility is poor and treacherous. i have the same problem with my volvo 960 which the serviceman states can not be
001081524 VOLVO S40 2001 Headlights do not throw a beam but rather a spray of dispersed light that lights more of the side of the road than in front of the vehicle. i do not
001081517 VOLVO S40 2001 Headlights do not throw a beam but rather a spray of dispersed light that lights more of the side of the road than in front of the vehicle. i do not
001074729 VOLVO S40 2001 This is the second transmission failure in the first seven months of ownership. the dealer reports that it is a transaxle problem, and they "have no
001069974 VOLVO S40 2001 The brake pedal is too close to the gas pedal in this model. additionally they are on the same level, that is they are on the same plane when the
0000065923 VOLVO S40 2001 I am very concerned about my cars braking distance. it seems to take a long time to stop after applying the brakes. today i was in a minor traffic
001065392 VOLVO S40 2001 Brakes were very hard - car would not stop for several feet. also car wouldn't start on one occasion - a shield was put into car to prevent this from
001065391 VOLVO S40 2001 Brakes were very hard - car would not stop for several feet. also car wouldn't start on one occasion - a shield was put into car to prevent this from
001019058 VOLVO S40 2001 While driving on a grated road, consumers son hit a pothole, and all of a sudden the sunroff shattered into pieces, damaging the vehicle as well as
001017159 VOLVO S40 2001 The vehicle stalled while driving, vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the problem was determined that the idle control valve neede to be replaced,
0000087641 VOLVO S40 2001 About 2 or 3 weeks ago i noticed something that was hanging from the front part of the car. i contacted the dealer and they informed me it was an

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