Volvo S40N Problems by Year
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Volvo S40N, across 4 model years (2004–2010). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Volvo S40N years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No S40N model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 S40N: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 S40N: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 S40N: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo S40N problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo S40N model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 S40N | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 S40N | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 S40N | 12 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2004 S40N | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo S40N years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (12), 2004 (2), 2006 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo S40N?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 6 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Volvo S40N have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.