2005 Volvo S40 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 2005 Volvo S40, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2005 volvo s40 t5 : multiple failures of oil trap housing at 22,500 and 68,330 miles. First failure occurred 10 months after purchase. Volvo checked valve (30677524), and replaced oil housing (30684381), hose clamp (976561) upgraded ECM petrol (30668282)...all under warranty. Second failure occurred at 68,330 miles, volvo again upgraded ECM (30668282), replaced hose clamp (976561), hose (8670008), and again replaced oil trap housing (30684381) due to clogged lines releasing air pressure.
My car was making a pumping noise from the rear of the car and the check engine light would come on. I took it to a local mechanic and they informed me of the pem recall/extended warranty. I took the car to the volvo dealership to have repaired and they said the pem was not the problem and that it was a fuel pressure sensor and possibly the fuel pump itself. I declined the repair and exactly 2 weeks later the car failed to start. I had it towed to my local mechanic since I live 70 miles from the volvo dealership.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Volvo S40
- Fuel system 21 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
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