2001 VOLVO S40 Fuelpropulsion System Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2001 VOLVO S40

3 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLVO S40. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints

#11243446 |
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.
#10893841 | Crash
I'VE CONTACTED VOLVO AND DEMANDED MY MONEY BACK AND THEY REFUSED, THIS IS MY NEXT STEP BEFORE TAKING THEM TO COURT FOR A MEASILY 2,500. THIS CAR HAS CAUSED ME A HEADACHE UNLIKE ANY OTHER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS IN THIS CAR AND PASSES THROUGH IT MALFUNCTIONING ONE THING AFTER THE NEXT, MY BACK WINDOW WENT UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN, HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS DO WHACKY THINGS WHICH RUINED THE CAR MAKING IT OVERHEAT EVEN AFTER SHOPS REPLACE SENSORS AND RADIATORS, THE MAIN SAFETY CONCERN WHICH VOLVO IS SUPPRESSING IS THAT THE ELECTRICAL GHOST ALSO AFFECTS THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND ACCELERATES, THIS IS A MAIN CONCERN WHEN YOU'RE ON AN EXPRESSWAY ESPECIALLY, IT ACCELERATES AND YOU CANNOT HOLD THE BRAKE DOWN HARD ENOUGH TO SLOW DOWN, AND IT'LL DO IT AT RANDOM, AND I KNOW THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR VOLVO BECAUSE I HAVE A 1990...
#10783521 |
THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION. THE FOLLOWING PARTS WERE CHANGE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY, AIR CLEANER SENSOR, FUEL SYSTEM FILTER, FUEL SYSTEM VENT HOSE, FUEL SYSTEM GROUND STRAP, FUEL SYSTEM COVER, FUEL SYSTEM GASKET AND FUEL SYSTEM PUMP SENDER ASSEMBLY. MY SON HAD 3 TICKETS FOR NO INSPECTION. I RESEARCH THE VEHICLE AND IT STATED THAT PEOPLE PAY VOLVO $150.00 TO PASS THE INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT HE DID WORK ON ANOTHER VOLVO S40 2000 AND WHEN A COMPLAINT WAS PLACED THE VOLVO FIX THE PROBLEM. I BOUGHT ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE I CANNOT EFFORT TO KEEP GETTING TICKETS AND PAYING TO REPLACE EVERYTHING ON MY VEHICLE.

Other 2001 VOLVO S40 Problem Areas

Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Electrical System 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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