2007 Volvo S40 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S40 years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volvo S40. That ranks 7th out of 12 S40 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 20%), typically at around 70,004 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 25owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 20% | 70,004 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 16% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12% | 39,020 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 12% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 8% | 123,201 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 87,552 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 64,706 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 4% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 99,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Volvo S40 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal.
Risk: The capacity to brake will gradually deteriorate forcing the driver to use a higher than expected force on the brake pedal when compared to an intact brake system. The deterioration can eventually result in complete loss of the brake system functionality increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On or about 12/04/2019 during a flash rain storm last winter, my husband and i was headed home on the 215 fwy northbound in san bernardino, ca when the center dome area and the electric sunroof inside our car begin pouring in huge amounts of very cold rain water on us and on the dashboard, stereo…
I was driving and the engine shut off causing me to lose control of my vehicle as the power steering shut down. I was able to steer my vehicle with difficulty to the side of the road where it stopped. About one week later this happened again. This time i was coming out of a parking lot and had to…
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 volvo s40. The contact called on behalf of the driver. The contact stated that the vehicle was struck on the front passenger side by another vehicle. The speed was unknown. The air bag failed to deploy and the seat belt detached. The driver sustained leg, back, and…
After parking car and turning car off, airbag, brake, and information warning lights stay on, as does ventilation system. Passenger seat has excess water underneath. Now car will not start.
Vehicle loses power due to accelerator pedal low voltage/signal. This occurs in multiple situations. Safest is shortly after starting the car an engine light stating 'engine system urgent' appears. Unsafe occurrence includes power loss while pedal is depresses such as on the highway with constant…
Other Volvo S40 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 S40 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 S40 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 S40 | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 S40 | 16 | 2 |
| 2007 | 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 S40 | 122 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volvo S40?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Volvo S40?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.