2001 VOLVO S40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
112
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2001 VOLVO S40
The 2001 VOLVO S40 has received a total of 112 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (9 complaints), Electrical System (7 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 VOLVO S40
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 VOLVO S40, potentially affecting up to 239,407 vehicles.
Recall 03V284000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 220,407 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF...
View full details →Recall 01V169000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 19,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.
Consequence: IF THE DIODE FAILS, THE HEATER FAN STOPS OPERATING AND THE DEFROSTER FUNCTION IS AFFECTED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADAPTER WITH A DIODE FITTED TO THE HEATER FAN MOTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 11, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 VOLVO S40
112 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLVO S40. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 CODES UP THERE AN THEY WAS THE SAME CODES THAT WAS ON THE CAR AN WE KNOW WE HAD GOT EVERYTHING FIX ON THE CAR AN WE WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR NO WE OUT OF A CAR CAUSE IT WENT INTO FLAMES.
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 CODES UP THERE AN THEY WAS THE SAME CODES THAT WAS ON THE CAR AN WE KNOW WE HAD GOT EVERYTHING FIX ON THE CAR AN WE WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR NO WE OUT OF A CAR CAUSE IT WENT INTO FLAMES.
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 CODES UP THERE AN THEY WAS THE SAME CODES THAT WAS ON THE CAR AN WE KNOW WE HAD GOT EVERYTHING FIX ON THE CAR AN WE WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR NO WE OUT OF A CAR CAUSE IT WENT INTO FLAMES.
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 RAISED DOES NOT WORK AND HAS TO BE PROPPED UP WITH A WOOD BLOCK. HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. THERE ARE MORE PROBLEMS TO DISCUSS BUT I AM OUT OF SPACE.
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 RAISED DOES NOT WORK AND HAS TO BE PROPPED UP WITH A WOOD BLOCK. HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. THERE ARE MORE PROBLEMS TO DISCUSS BUT I AM OUT OF SPACE.
Safety Rating for the 2001 VOLVO S40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 VOLVO S40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 VOLVO S40
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 VOLVO S40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
226 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ADAPTER CABLE. SERVICE CAMPAIGN 130B. *MJ
6006 — SUSPENSION
UPPER SPRING SEAT INSULATING RUBBER INTRODUCED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD. *TT
8327 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF WATER ENTRANCE. *TT
3360021 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW THE WINDSCREEN WASHER HOSES SHOULD BE CHECKED / AD JUSTED WHEN HAVING DECREASED WASHER FUNCTION. *TT
2831 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FAULT TRACING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 78, CRANK NO START / LONG CRANKING TIME; AND / OR INTERMITTENT DSA LIGHT. *TT
250026 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ABOUT NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING MISSING RETAINING NUTS FOR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 VOLVO S40
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2001 VOLVO S40.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO S40
- 2000 VOLVO S40 — 166 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO S40 (current)
- 2002 VOLVO S40 — 34 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO S40 — 23 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO S40 — 75 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO S40 — 91 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO S40 — 81 complaints
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