2000 Volvo V40 problems
The 2000 Volvo V40 has 67 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (36%) concerns brakes. After that come engine (13%) and suspension (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 67 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 36% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 20 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 76,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 86% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 55 MPH the brakes failed resulting in a crash. A police report was filed at the scene and the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. The dealership determined on certain vehicles water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v474000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic power assist vacuum. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v40. The contact shifted into reverse with the brake pedal engaged when the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and drove over a plastic trash receptacle, ceramic pot and then crashed into the side of a nearby house. There was no personal injury and the exterior side of the house sustained minor damage. A police report was not filed. The rear bumper completely detached and the vehicle was in the process of being towed to a collision center.
Brakes not depressing, happened on our car and on the loaner we have from volvo twice in the last week. The engine: a black puff of smoke came out the back, the oil light flashed on and the engine locked before I could pull over to the shoulder. There was not electrical warning and no physical warning (leaking oil etc.).
2000 volvo v40 front wheels become loose. (1) car was taken to dealership for recall on braking system. (2) departing dealership, rumble from front was noted. Two miles from dealership, extreme vibration caused me to stop. The passenger front wheel had nearly come off. (3) car was returned to dealership. I was informed the lugs: nuts must have become loose. I pointed out that technician had taken the wheel off and must have forgotten to tighten it. Service manager said this was not possible.
On july 19,2008, our 2000 volvo v40 lost power while driving 65 MPH on us 29 in virginia. The car was still running, but it did not respond to the accelerator. We were able to safely pull off the road, and have car towed to our mechanic. We were told the problem was a sensor failure. According to our service records, the boost pressure sensor and camshaft reset valve was replaced. Three days later, on july 26, 2008, the same thing happened - this time in the middle of a busy intersection.
Other model years of the V40
- 2004
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- 2000