2005 Volvo S40 problems, complaints & recalls

2024-03-20 · Power Train · 170,000 mi

“the contact's wife owns a 2005 volvo s40. the contact stated the vehicle was difficult to start for several days. eventually, the failure progressed and the vehicle was not able to start. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was repaired by the contact, a previous volvo technician. the contact stated the failure was due to…”

2023-09-24 · Seat Belts

“the drivers seat belt does not lock/latch in properly. everytime i enter the vehicle i reach for my seat belt and buckle myself, well so i thought i did. when i insert the belt it seems as though its buckles however once i start to drive the belt comes un done and it i always have to pull over to put it back on becsuse it locks the seat belt so i'm…”

2021-03-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 147,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s40. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump electronic module had failed due to rusting and corrosion. the fuel pump electronic module was replaced and the failure was remed…”

2020-06-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 84,000 mi

“i was told by shop that work on my car that were a recall on the pvc vaul on the 2005 volv s40 2.4. *tr…”

2020-06-06 · Unknown Or Other · 168,505 mi

“my vehicle shuts off while im driving it. i took it to a mechanic 3 times and was advised its an issue with the fuel pump. i was also advised this is an known issue with this particular vehicle and was provided a nhtsa campaign id # 08v033000. *tr…”

2019-08-23 · Engine · 86,000 mi

“2005 volvo s40 engine air conditioning malfunctioned. when the problem first begun the car would be cool at start then get warm until one day the air conditioning just quit working. i read on this forum authorized volvo dealership admits this is a common problem in this year/make/model. the compressor clutch or compressor or both required replacin…”

2019-04-08 · Structure:body · 45,506 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s40. the contact stated that the rear passenger side carpet was saturated with water after a rain storm. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the local dealer was not notified. the failure mileage was 45,506. *bf consumer stated the foam in roof of car is cr…”

2018-07-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 205,000 mi

“the car starts missing then stalls out after about 30miles of driving it stalled in the middle of crossing a 4 lane and was about hit.it is the pem they had recalls on them but not my car for some reason…”

2018-07-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 200,011 mi

“every time i drive the car it misses a little then it just shuts down like it's not getting any fuel the car don't die just won't pull out i tried to cross a 4 lane and it stalled in the first lane and i about got hit in the side it also did it on the interstate.it is very dangerous i was told it's the electronic fuel module,or pen and was told the…”

2018-01-02 · Engine · 43,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s40. when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the vehicle. upon opening the hood and checking the engine, the contact noticed that the passenger side of the engine was fractured. the contact stated that the fracture was along the top side of the engine. the vehicle was not taken to …”