2000 Volvo S40 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S40 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo S40. That is the most of any S40 model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (49 complaints, 40%), typically at around 42,096 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 122owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volvo S40 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 40% | 42,096 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 14% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 11% | 63,525 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 11% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 11% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 44,191 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 2% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 74,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 149,900 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 149,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 45,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo S40 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
Risk: This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pump with a new and improved version and move the pump to a new location. Owner notification began on march 15, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Volvo s40/v40 my 2000-2001 (EA02026) — opened Sep 10, 2002, closed Nov 21, 2003, led to recall 03V474000.
- Brake power-assist (PE02009) — opened Jan 29, 2002, closed Sep 10, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This is to describe airbag injuries. My car performed well. If not for the airbag and good construction of this Volvo I would not be here to ask for your help. I am wondering why we still use explosive materials and a device that causes so many injuries. There has to be another device to absorb the…
The car has problems starting and takes a few tries before starting up. Have also had a problem where the car was in park with the parking brake engaged and the car was revving on its own. There have also been problems while the car has been slowing down on the freeway, specifically when the brakes…
This happened yesterday 1/28/16 and in april 2015 (the dealership "fixed it" but it didn't work!!!!) yesterday, while driving home from work, the car did the scariest thing i've ever experienced while driving. All the lights on the dash, all the warning lights flashed several times and the car came…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s40. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed in order to slow down or stop the vehicle. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The…
I was stopped at a red light behind several cars. The light turned green and i took my foot off the brake, but did not put my foot on the accelerator. The car engine revved up and lurched forward despite me attempting to brake heavily. The brakes would not fully decompress causing me to rear end…
Other Volvo S40 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 S40 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 S40 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 S40 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 S40 | 16 | 2 |
| 2007 S40 | 25 | 2 |
| 2006 S40 | 58 | 3 |
| 2005 S40 | 69 | 3 |
| 2004 S40 | 48 | 6 |
| 2003 S40 | 18 | 2 |
| 2002 S40 | 27 | 1 |
| 2001 S40 | 84 | 2 |
| 2000 | 122 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo S40?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo S40?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Volvo S40 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S40 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.