2001 Volvo S40 problems, complaints & recalls

2020-07-16 · Structure:body · 15,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“me an my husband was driving the car an it started to run hot so we went an got the part to go on the car an when when we got back to my father in law house the car cut off an started to smoke real bad then went into flames an when we first got the car we got everything fix on it an then when you plug the montior to the the car it said we had ten c…”

2019-08-13 · Visibility/Wiper

“i bought a 2001 volvo s40 from tom blevins owner of popples garage. the odometer quit working as soon as i bought it. the key would get stuck in the ignition and would have to be left in the ignition. the drivers side window got stuck in the down position because of a faulty controller. the hood hydraulic arm that holds the hood up when it's raise…”

2019-06-06 · Engine · 67,000 mi

“ignition key will not turn past position 2 allowing for engine starting. the vehicle with stationary in park.…”

2016-08-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 190,000 mi · 💥 crash

“i've contacted volvo and demanded my money back and they refused, this is my next step before taking them to court for a measily 2,500. this car has caused me a headache unlike any other, the electrical system fails in this car and passes through it malfunctioning one thing after the next, my back window went up and down on its own, heating and coo…”

2016-01-12 · Engine · 93,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“car caught fire without warning as i was driving it. car had 93,000 and had passed va inspection in august. i pulled over and called 911. by the time the fire department arrived 3 minutes later, entire engine was engulfed in large flames. the temperature gauge never indicated the engine was running hot. usaa removed the vehicle, and i don't know wh…”

2015-10-19 · Unknown Or Other

“the vehicle is unable to pass inspection. the following parts were change air cleaner assembly, air cleaner sensor, fuel system filter, fuel system vent hose, fuel system ground strap, fuel system cover, fuel system gasket and fuel system pump sender assembly. my son had 3 tickets for no inspection. i research the vehicle and it stated that peopl…”

2014-12-29 · Equipment · 113,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s40. the contact stated that the heater fan stopped operating and the defroster function was affected. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 01v169000 (equipment). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000.…”

2014-11-21 · Service Brakes · 107,000 mi

“while driving brake warning light went on.brake pedal got soft & slowly went to floor. when vehicle was checked it was discovered that the brake lines to rear brakes had rusted through and were leaking fluid. master cylinder was almost empty. the brake lines on this car are supposed to be made of a rust resistant nickel/copper material but they ru…”

2013-08-19 · Air Bags · 30,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s40. the contact was traveling 40 mph and crashed head-on into another vehicle. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained head and neck injuries. the police were notified. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the contact was awaiting diagnosis. the manufacturer was not contacted…”

2013-04-21 · Wheels · 153,280 mi

“my car vibrates whenever i reach 60 mph and continues to vibrates if i try to accelerate but stops when i decelerate. i was told it could be a balance problem but why would the whole car vibrate? i was also told it may be worn or old motor mounts, which i believe that more than it being a balance problem. i just need to know for certain so i know w…”