Major Problems with 2000 Volvo S40 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Volvo S40

2000 Volvo S40 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Victims: 1 Mileage: 44000 miles

2000 Volvo S40 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1 Mileage: 151278 miles

2000 Volvo S40 AIR BAGS

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Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES and HYDRAULIC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volvo S40 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dealer/manufacturer claimed that no known problems existed but nhtsa had complaint odi id 879358 since 7/1/2000. no safety defecgt listed.	17 ~ 75924 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC volvo has designed this car with a separate vacuum pump which can fail or have a fuze blow and disable	11 ~ 7885 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the brakes were applied the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*jb...	10 ~ 20994 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC defective air bag control module. *slc...	9
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING defective air bag control module. *slc...	8 ~ 14838 miles
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the consumer received a recall letter#03v474000 regarding the electric brake vacuum pump. the dealership still does not have the	5 ~ 24000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 40 mph my car engine stopped. after being in the shop for a month they detected that the...	4 ~ 25750 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brake pads on my car are completely worn down to metal and the metal is cutting into the rotors...	4
SUSPENSION vehicle pull. *ak...	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER in bright sunlight the dashboard instruments are invisible red speed indicator invisible to partially colorblind drivers...	4 ~ 25000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION the vehicle pulls to the left when accelerating and when coming to a stop. yh...	4 ~ 26873 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when driving within 10-15 mph or 30-35 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle been to the dealer on 4 separate occasions but	3 ~ 75333 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION vehicle serviced for pull and harshness - dealer replaced rear struts.*ak...	3 ~ 43917 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight burned out for 2nd time in less than 30 000 miles. *ak...	3 ~ 70000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS we purchased this volvo s 40 on june 22 2000 and have already had to replace the front and rear...	3 ~ 2667 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes don't engage when car has been sitting overnight or for more than 6-8 hours...	3 ~ 6 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the vehicle continually pulls to the left or right the dealer has performed numerous alignments but the problem still exist.	3
ENGINE i was stopped at a red light behind several cars. the light turned green and i took my foot off...	2 ~ 149900 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was stopped at a red light behind several cars. the light turned green and i took my foot off...	2 ~ 149900 miles
STEERING tires on vehicle failed. belts broken causing impaired drivability. tires with less than 10k mileage w/95+ % tread left. *tr...	2 ~ 74250 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dealer replaced in the past two years headlights/alternator/tail lights and signal lights but the problem was still occurring. *ak...	2 ~ 3000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have volvo s40 2000 which i purchased in october 1999. i brought my car to service regularly it was...	2 ~ 21000 miles
SEATS the vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. upon impact the windshield blew out the seats reclined and the	2 ~ 24000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the relay that controlled the master cylinder was replaced.*jb...	2
WHEELS neither i nor volvo roadside assitance able to remove wheel to install spare tire. vehicle towed to local garage.*ak...	2 ~ 49000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seatbelt locks when vehicle is traveling up or down even a small hill or hits a bump in the road.	2 ~ 7235 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle will not start for any reason occasionally. *ak...	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle continually pulls to the left or right the dealer has performed numerous alignments but the problem still exist.	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the vehicle continually pulls to the left or right the dealer has performed numerous alignments but the problem still exist.	2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving a warning light comes on and vehicle feels like it's coasting. when appling gas vehicle will not accelerate	2 ~ 22000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	2 ~ 44000 miles
AIR BAGS defective air bag control module. *slc...	2
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM this happened yesterday 1/28/16 and in april 2015 (the dealership "fixed it" but it didn't work!!!!) yesterday while driving home...	1 ~ 103000 miles
TIRES tires on vehicle failed. belts broken causing impaired drivability. tires with less than 10k mileage w/95+ % tread left. *tr...	1 ~ 45500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tires on vehicle failed. belts broken causing impaired drivability. tires with less than 10k mileage w/95+ % tread left. *tr...	1 ~ 45500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST brake failure this issue was on a recalled problem that has not been properly resolved. *jb...	1 ~ 55000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the starter keeps getting stuck in the forward position i have to manually turn it back to the correct position.	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s40. the contact heard a loud unfamiliar noise while driving. he discovered that the...	1 ~ 128000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE routine 90k maintenance on volvo s40 year 2000 revealed cracked engine mount. according to the volvo mechanic this is seen	1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s40. the contact was involved in a fender bender and the rsr (seat belt...	1 ~ 73458 miles
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver side seat belt badly frayed at shoulder level. caused by sharp groove worn in plastic trim where belt pulls...	1 ~ 50000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT 2000 volvo ("v") s40.on below date i exit. hwy after driving normal&within speed limit&park at a gas pump.i was at...	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE a slight squeaking or squealing noise could be heard from under the hood of the car no visible defects apon...	1 ~ 83222 miles
EQUIPMENT i own a 2000 volvo s40. we just had our fifth trip to the dealer to correct knocking noise/rattle in...	1 ~ 44191 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i own a 2000 volvo s40. we just had our fifth trip to the dealer to correct knocking noise/rattle in...	1 ~ 44191 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while driving 45 mph the driver applied the brakes and it went down to the floor causing the vehicle to...	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dealer replaced in the past two years headlights/alternator/tail lights and signal lights but the problem was still occurring. *ak...	1 ~ 6000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dealer replaced in the past two years headlights/alternator/tail lights and signal lights but the problem was still occurring. *ak...	1 ~ 6000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have volvo s40 2000 which i purchased in october 1999. i brought my car to service regularly it was...	1 ~ 8000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION both of the vehicle's front shocks failed. *nm when the shocks failed the consumer could hear rattling abd clunking noise...	1 ~ 33999 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. upon impact the windshield blew out the seats reclined and the	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC in the last 6 months i have lost total braking ability 3 times while driving. the dealer is sighting a...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dealer replaced rear brake pads and said problem was related to a corroded caliper. dealer took no action to address	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM both headlights almost simutaneously went out while driving. dealer notified and made repairs. *ak the dealer replaced both bulbs at...	1
POWER TRAIN while driving 40 mph my car engine stopped. after being in the shop for a month they detected that the...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brakes go on average at 8 000-16 000 miles which is unacceptable. i also have conitinuous problems stopping my...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM buttons in steering for horn can be depressed 1/2 inch with heavy force applied to them before horn will activate.	1
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING high beam switch failed. *slc...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM instrument panel was defective. warning lights kept coming on. also engine check light comes on along with windshield wiper lights	1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake indicator light flashed on. dealer stated brakes were leaking and consumer lost brake power. *ak the vehicle was sold	1
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both headlamp units need replacement because the adjustment mechanisim has broken out of each unit. only repair is total replacment	1 ~ 28000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle continually pulls to the left or right the dealer has performed numerous alignments but the problem still exist.	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY defective air bag control module. *slc...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS defective air bag control module. *slc...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM defective air bag control module. *slc...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING defective air bag control module. *slc...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING defective air bag control module. *slc...	1

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