2002 Volvo S40 problems, complaints & recalls

2017-12-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 130,000 mi

“tl* 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 i…”

2013-11-03 · Service Brakes · 145,000 mi

“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…”

2013-01-03 · Suspension · 114,800 mi

“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 inci…”

2011-09-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 150,000 mi

“tl* 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 i…”

2011-01-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 104,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl*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 contac…”

2009-07-11 · Suspension:front

“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 i…”

2007-12-08 · Suspension:rear:springs · 40,000 mi

“both rear springs broke, vehicle had less then 40k miles. *tr…”

2007-06-27 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 42,000 mi

“tl*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 dr…”

2007-05-22 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 2,000 mi

“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 brak…”

2007-02-15 · Electrical System:wiring · 30,000 mi

“tl*- the contact stated that while attempting to drive the 2002 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 fi…”