- Worst Model Year:
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Volvo S40 (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2007 Volvo S40 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2005 S40 for transmission failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the S40
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Latest Owner Complaints About the S40
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lag in shifting -- 2011 S40:
We initially bought the first unit which had the same problem way back 2010 and had a gear box leak ( take note it's a new car about 60+ kilomer on the odometer ) and we had the whole unit replaced which took almost a year to replace due to bureaucracy and finally it's been replaced in february ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2011 S40 owners.
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pcv valve failure -- 2007 S40:
I have been bringing my '07 Volvo S40 to my local Volvo dealership since I purchased it in 2008 for regular maintenance. Other than the usual repairs (brake pads/new tires, etc) I haven't had any other problems with the car at all. The car started making a loud whistling noise, & after researching ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2007 S40 owners.
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transmission failure -- 2005 S40:
I've only had the car for 5 years, and am already having to have the transmission replaced! Before this car, I had an Acura Integra for 10 years before just the clutch needed replacing. My mechanic said he had never seen a transmission give out like this, and that it was definitely faulty. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 S40 owners.
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clutch went out -- 2005 S40:
I had already had minor problems with the clutch pedal. It had a squeaking problem that had to have a part replaced to fix, then a spring came off while I was driving. When the clutch went out after only 36,000 miles, I thought surely Volvo would agree to cover it under the warranty. They only ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 S40 owners.
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broken springs -- 2000 S40:
We love this car, but one day the front end was sagging in the garage, and we had to have it towed to the repair shop. The right front spring was broken, and we had both front springs replaced. 18 months later the dealer doing a routine service informed us that a rear spring was broken, and ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 S40 owners.