We found the following complaints for VOLVO S40 (2002)
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While driving 35 mph the consumer was involved in a frontal collision but the airbags failed to deploy.the manufacturer indicated that the system worked properly.*nlm
The consumer sustained major injuries when the vehicle struck a tree.the seat belt didn't hold him in place and the air bags didn't deploy. *ph *sc
I have had to replace a headlight 3 times and a taillight 2 times, a console light, and the fuse to my cigarette lighter in my 2002 volvo s40; 5 of these things in the last six weeks.the volvo dealership says volvos now ( they didn't specify any particular year of volvos) are blowing headlights so frequently, that the customer reps keep headlight bulbs in their desk drawers and replace them for free.to me, this means either there is a significant problem with the volvo voltage regulators or this particular volvo dealership is putting me off to try keep this repair from being taken care of by my car warranty. I say this because the first time i asked about my lights blowing so frequently, they told me it was because light bulbs tend to blow in cold weather. The second time i asked, they said all volvos were doing that. I looked on your site about safety recalls on volvos and saw nothing about voltage problems.tonight i have also sent an email to volvo.com site so obviously i haven't gotten a response from them. Since safety lights (headlight and taillights) are an issue with the problem i'm having with my car and the volvo dealership says it's a common volvo problem, i thought i should pass this by your site to see what you have heard.
In september of 2004, i began experiencing problems with my volvo s40 sedan.the vehicle would shut off while i was operating it for no apparent reason. I took the vehicle to the dealer twice and then contacted the volvo customer care department following an incident when the vehicle shut off while i was in a very busy intersection in town.i narrowly avoided a very serious crash.they sent a regional technician to the volvo dealer. Volvo had the car for an extended period of time and said while they could not determine the problem, they replaced several parts. I experienced no further problems until june of 2005 when the exact problem resurfaced.when i took the car back to the dealer and contacted volvo customer care, they indicated to me that they still could not tell what was wrong with the car and so they would not "throw parts" at a car. My husband and i are both in law enforcement and know firsthand the devastation of car crashes. We felt so unsafe in the vehicle, that we decided to trade it in july of 2005....a very costly and financially devastating result. (we lost over $4,300)however, i felt too guilty to sell the car to anyone privately.i was so disappointed that volvo refused to deal with this problem and left me no other choices than to drive in a very unsafe car, or face financial devastation.
Front end suspension isn't right,pulls when driving and there is a knocking items nhtsa 10016415 and 630879. Check engine has always been on 10003441. There is a clunking noise when shifting 10003398. There was never an accident these are just ongoing things and the suspension may cause an accident and check engine light is hard to get passed for inspection in nc.
The horn failed to function properly when horn button was pressed from the left side.the horn did not workat times or excessive force was needed.consumer was involved in a rear end collision in which he tried to use the horn but it didn't work. Vehicle was brought in several times but not repaired to working order. *ph
- the contact stated that while attempting to drive the2002 volvo s40 he turned the key in the ignition and a thick black smoke came from the front driver side door panel and filled the interior of the vehicle immediately.the contact turned the vehicle off and exited the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to a volvo dealer and they could not find the cause of the smoke.the current and failure mileage were30,000.
- the contact owns a 2002 volvo s40.the contact stated that the enginewasidling high.volvo stated that the vehiclewas operating normally. The rpm surge occurred frequently when the contactwas driving the vehicle. The check engine light cameon periodically. Therewas a recall for this failure on all volvo models, but not for the 240 model.
Vehicle being reported is a 2002 volvo s40 sedan.traveling on us route 13 south of dover, de. And slowed down for a traffic light in medium traffic from a speed of approximately 55 mph.vehicle stalled without warning during deceleration.vehicle restarted with some effort. At next light, situation repeated itself - vehicle stalled without warning during deceleration. Placed transmission in neutral to coast while attempting to restart.vehicle restarted only when accelerator was partially depressed causing engine to rev up.vehicle continued to stall when speed dropped to approximately 25-30 mph unless the accelerator was depressed to maintain engine rpm while brakes were being applied to slow vehicle down.critical situation traveling in area with low speed limits and traffic control devices such as stop signs and traffic lights.vehicle was taken to local volvo dealer who determined that a device that controls the air going into the engine was at fault.repairs were made at a total cost of $600.
I purchased a 2002 volvo s40 which from the dealership in june 2002. It was my first new car. About a year and half ago, without a warning light -coming on to alert me of an impending problem, the car began emitting heavy black smoke from the exhaustsystem. The car had gone through an oil change just 200 miles before.when the car was brought to the dealership, they informed me that due to my waiting too long to change oil, the turbo failed and oil may have gotten into the engine, making it necessary for me to replace the engine and the turbo. The dealership refused to honor the warranty and insisted that i spend a $3000-$6000 for the repair/replacementafter some discussion, the dealership proposed cleaning the engine and replacing the turbo as analternative. As the price was exorbitant, i took the car to an independent repair shop which performed the turbo replacement and engine clean-up, changing the oil and coolant. The car ran fine without a problem until 11/26/05 when the engine, at 57,000 miles but out of warranty, began emitting white smoke at the front and rear of the car.fortunately i was able to drive the car to a reputable repair shop which diagnosed the problem as a turbo failure (failure #2). The engine was cleaned as best the shop could and the turboreplaced at substantial expense. When the repair was completed, i drove the car 200 miles to bring it home without incident. The next morning it began to make odd noises. I took it to the dealership and was told that the engine needed replacement and the turbo had broken (failure #3)--price tag $6600.i am convinced that i was sold a defective s40 at the outset,and the problems i've experienced i relate to the dealers unwillingness to honor the warranty when it was still alive and fix the defective engine/turbo on a new car. I will never buy another volvo, and i do not recommend that anyone else buy one .
Types of recurring issues with volvo s40: headlights, driver front window motor, early brake pad wear.headlight bulbs were replaced 2-3 times a year at consumer's cost.when brought to the attention of volvo dealer they reported that it was probably due to lights being used during daylight.they check electrical and reported no issue.had brake pad and rotor issued shortly after purchasing the vehicle.volvo dealer reported volvo rotors were built thin and soft.cost of brake replacement was not covered under warranty as it was considered regular wear.driver side window regulator has been replaced three times.first regulator was replaced in june 2005, then february 2006 and now may 2007.may 2007 regulator was at the cost of the consumer as warranty had expired and warranty on part only lasts 12 months even though there is an apparent problem.
Volvo s40 2002headlights burned out, replaced 4-5 times.the consumer believed this to be potentially dangerous since the head lights were being used as daytime running lights.
I bought a 2002 volvo s40 from an individual in january of 2004.in a matter of 3 months in 2005, i had to replace my passenger headlight 3 different times and my driver headlight 2 different times.i called the volvo dealer and they said that a bulb should last around 2 years.in the next month, my passenger headlight went out again. I got under the hood to replace it as usual. When i pulled the black plastic piece that contains the male part to the wire connection and acts as the bulb socket, it was melted. It was melted to the point that i could not get the bulb out until i used pliers. I took my car to the volvo dealer and they said that i would have to replace the whole headlight compartment.since volvo headlight compartments are "factory sealed", they would not break the seal. I would have to buy a brand new one @ $500. I did not do anything about it, because i am not paying for a whole new headlight compartment for a piece of plastic the size of my thumb. Two days later, the driver side bulb went out and it did the same exact thing, melted. This left me with no headlights!without $1000 to spend on two new headlight compartments (installed), i drove during the day.i found, myself, that the wires (positive and negative) that are connected to the black plastic socket are fairly close together and are not shielded from one another.so, when the wiring harness for the headlights was put together, they did not place the wires nice and neat in there to where there was no way they would touch.when i came to this conclusion, i put black electrical tape around the two wires (positive and negative) in each headlight compartment so that nothing about the wire would touch and obviously had to put new bulbs in.this happened during the second and third week of august 2005.since, i have not had any problems.i have also replaced both license plates bulbs, the rear fog light bulb, and all four brake lights.
Crack in upper tank of sending unit resulting in gas leakage.15 month old daughter may have been affected by the toxic fumes.
The contact owns a 2002 volvo s40. The contact inquired about getting her vehicle included in an open recall. The contact stated that there was a delay when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that she observed a fuel odor inside the vehicle and she was concerned of a fuel leak. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated before and after the failure. The contact specifically inquired about nhtsa campaign number: 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline) and campaign number: 06v137000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact scheduled an appointment with 128 volvo cars (614 north ave, wakefield, ma). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Front end suspension isn't right,pulls when driving and there is a knocking items nhtsa 10016415 and 630879. Check engine has always been on 10003441. There is a clunking noise when shifting 10003398. There was never an accident these are just ongoing things and the suspension may cause an accident and check engine light is hard to get passed for inspection in nc.
The contact owns a 2002 volvo s40.the vehicle hesitated when it was started by the contact.the winter weather driving warning indicator arrow and the check engine light illuminated while driving 5 mph.the check engine light remained illuminated after turning the vehicle on an off.on june 23, 2007, the dealer advised the contact not to drive the vehicle until it was diagnosed.the dealer stated that the vehicle had a faulty transmission control module and the original battery was weak.the estimated cost of repair is $1,000, which does not guarantee that the failure will not recur.the current and failure mileages were 42,000.
The consumer sustained major injuries when the vehicle struck a tree.the seat belt didn't hold him in place and the air bags didn't deploy. *ph *sc
I was driving on a main road and my brakes failed.it was determined that a brake line corroded through.it appears that the vehicle has a single master brake cylinder.i asked a volvo dealership about this, and they confirmed to me that the master brake cylinder is a single one.it is my understanding that in the 80's, all vehicles sold in the united states were to have a dual master brake cylinder. *ln
The contact owns a 2002 volvo s40.the contact stated that the brakes were applied while reversing and the pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that there was a crack in the master cylinder. The master cylinder was replaced however, the failure recurred while in reverse.the mechanic was contacted a second time who advised the contact of nhtsa campaign id number: 04v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and informed the contact to call a dealer.the contact called the dealer regarding the recall but the dealer stated that the vin was not included.the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 10/04/11 the consumer stated he was experiencing problems with the brakes on his vehicle. When he backed out of the driveway, the brake pedal would sink to the floor. When the vehicle was put in drive, the vehicle continued to roll when the brakes were applied.initially, the consumer was informed there was a crack in the master cylinder, which was replaced. After the replacement, the same problem occurred, the consumer took the vehicle back to the repair shop and was then informed, there was a recall for the brake vacuum pump.the consumer called the dealer and was informed there was a recall. However, his vin was not included.updated 10/05/11
The contact owns a 2002 volvo s40. While driving 30 mph the contact engaged the brakes when the vehicle in front of her slowed down causing a crash. The vehicle failed to slow down when the brakes were applied. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The contacts vehicle had front end damages. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that alocal mechanic replaced all of the left front lights, the hood, the bumper and the fender. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 104,900.
Aniti-lock brakes are not working properly, do not grab like they should and click. Contacted dealer. This was common problem.
The rear brake pads on my 2002 s40 volvo wore out at about 21 thousand miles and ruined the rotor. According to volvo corp. This is becasue the government is has prohibited them from using asbestos in the brake pads. Volvo put noise making "squealeres" on the inside pads but due to the design of the brakes the outside pads wear out first causing a rivit on the pad to contact the rotor and ruin it before the pads can be replaced. According to three volvo service managers it is normal for the pads to wearout at between 15 and 20,000 miles.i have contacted volvo of america by emailon two occasions to advise them of the obvious problem with their brakes they advised me they could offer me no reimbursement for the premature brake failure and would file the information .
Types of recurring issues with volvo s40: headlights, driver front window motor, early brake pad wear.headlight bulbs were replaced 2-3 times a year at consumer's cost.when brought to the attention of volvo dealer they reported that it was probably due to lights being used during daylight.they check electrical and reported no issue.had brake pad and rotor issued shortly after purchasing the vehicle.volvo dealer reported volvo rotors were built thin and soft.cost of brake replacement was not covered under warranty as it was considered regular wear.driver side window regulator has been replaced three times.first regulator was replaced in june 2005, then february 2006 and now may 2007.may 2007 regulator was at the cost of the consumer as warranty had expired and warranty on part only lasts 12 months even though there is an apparent problem.
I was slowing down on the interstate for my exit and my steering wheel starting shaking severely to the point that i was barely able to contain it this was when i decided to take my s40 to the dealership. I had noticed some shaking previously but wasn't sure what the problem was and since my car had just been serviced i figured anything serious would have been identified. When i took my car in i was told that i needed new rotors and pads. My mileage seemed rather low for my rotors to be shot so i asked why this might have happened as i work from home. I was told it was probably due to lack of driving. The dealership covered the rotors under my warrenty but charged me for the brake pads which made no sense as i would not have needed new pads if it hadn't been for the rotors being shot.
The contact owns a 2002 volvo s40.the contact stated that the brakes were applied while reversing and the pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that there was a crack in the master cylinder. The master cylinder was replaced however, the failure recurred while in reverse.the mechanic was contacted a second time who advised the contact of nhtsa campaign id number: 04v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and informed the contact to call a dealer.the contact called the dealer regarding the recall but the dealer stated that the vin was not included.the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 10/04/11 the consumer stated he was experiencing problems with the brakes on his vehicle. When he backed out of the driveway, the brake pedal would sink to the floor. When the vehicle was put in drive, the vehicle continued to roll when the brakes were applied.initially, the consumer was informed there was a crack in the master cylinder, which was replaced. After the replacement, the same problem occurred, the consumer took the vehicle back to the repair shop and was then informed, there was a recall for the brake vacuum pump.the consumer called the dealer and was informed there was a recall. However, his vin was not included.updated 10/05/11
Front end suspension isn't right,pulls when driving and there is a knocking items nhtsa 10016415 and 630879. Check engine has always been on 10003441. There is a clunking noise when shifting 10003398. There was never an accident these are just ongoing things and the suspension may cause an accident and check engine light is hard to get passed for inspection in nc.
While driving the right front and right rear coil springs broke and the front coil spring damaged the tire.dealer stocks these expensive springs (both front and rear) in larger than normal amounts due to incidences of breakage. I feel that this was an early failure for this type and age of vehicle and should it have been a a higher speed the incident could have been severe.
Front end suspension isn't right,pulls when driving and there is a knocking items nhtsa 10016415 and 630879. Check engine has always been on 10003441. There is a clunking noise when shifting 10003398. There was never an accident these are just ongoing things and the suspension may cause an accident and check engine light is hard to get passed for inspection in nc.
Both rear springs broke, vehicle had less then 40k miles.
Consumer requested all complaints, recalls, concerns and accidents listed for a 2002 volvo s40.*dt
While driving at a very low speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Thedriver was able to stop thevehicle by pressing on the brake pedal really hard.the vehicle was towed to the dealer.
Types of recurring issues with volvo s40: headlights, driver front window motor, early brake pad wear.headlight bulbs were replaced 2-3 times a year at consumer's cost.when brought to the attention of volvo dealer they reported that it was probably due to lights being used during daylight.they check electrical and reported no issue.had brake pad and rotor issued shortly after purchasing the vehicle.volvo dealer reported volvo rotors were built thin and soft.cost of brake replacement was not covered under warranty as it was considered regular wear.driver side window regulator has been replaced three times.first regulator was replaced in june 2005, then february 2006 and now may 2007.may 2007 regulator was at the cost of the consumer as warranty had expired and warranty on part only lasts 12 months even though there is an apparent problem.
There is a dangerous reflection of the taupe dash off the windshield of my new volvo, which the company has refused to acknowledge. Others have noticed this as well: see www.volvospy.com. This creates a very dangerous situation in daylight, so much so that the glare in daylight, present when the sun is shining and even on an overcast day, prevents one from an unobstructed view. The company's response to my complaint was our vehicles meet or exceed all united states specifications for safety brfore they are released to customers is there a specification for the amount of glare allowed? further, they say that they can not be responsible for when and the way i drive, but with all due respect. I'm sure i'm not the only one who drives in daylight hours. The dealer suggests that i cover the dash with a dark colored material, which does, indeed, cut the glare; others have suggested wearing polarized sunglasses, which also works. But neither of these suggestions is satisfactory, especially in a new car. Are you aware of this problem? and do you have any suggestions? this is not a trivial problem. The glare is almost blinding at times. Check it out and see what i mean. Dt
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