NHTSA — Suspension: Front Problems

4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,498 miles

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2000 Volvo S40 suspension problems

suspension problem

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2000 Volvo S40 Owner Comments

problem #5

Apr 172006

S40 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated while turning or driving on an unleveled road, there was a metal grinding noise coming from the front suspension. This caused the vehicle to hit a curb and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was pushed to the cotnact's residence, where it has been parked.

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

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problem #4

Mar 042004

S40 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,191 miles
I own a 2000 Volvo S40. We just had our fifth trip to the dealer to correct knocking noise/rattle in the front suspension. Problem started at 44,191 miles. Now at 59,800. Two sets of control arm bushings and two sets of sway bar bushings replaced. Noise returns within 2000 mi of service. Also, I have had the rear brakes go out at 17,500 miles. Pads wore thin and cut into the rotors. That one cost $335. Also, air conditioner went out at 9000 miles. I paid the extra money to get a Volvo because I keep my cars for a long time. (I also own a 18 year old Audi 4000.) I bought Volvo for one word: Reliability. I have found that Volvo does not stand behind their products. This S40 is hugely expensive to maintain. I am making far too many trips to the dealer to keep trying to get defects fixed.

- Venetia, PA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 031999

S40

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle continually pulls to the left or right, the dealer has performed numerous alignments but the problem still exist. Nlm

- Santa Moni, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 162000

(reported on)

S40

  • miles
The vehicle pulls to the left when accelerating and when coming to a stop.

- Santa Moni, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 162000

(reported on)

S40

  • miles
The vehicle pulls to the left when accelerating and when coming to a stop.

- Santa Moni, CA, USA

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