2004 Volvo S40N Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S40N years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volvo S40N. That ranks 2nd out of 4 S40N model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 79,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Volvo S40N 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 102,929 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Volvo S40N recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Volvo S40N.
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.
The steering locked on our 2004.5 volvo s40 t5 as my wife and 6 week old daughter were backing out of our driveway under power. No errors were reported when the car started, but the wheel locked (and an error was displayed) after the car was in motion. She stopped the vehicle when she was unable to…
Srs warning light on defective occupant weight sensor. *tr
Other Volvo S40N years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo S40N?
Owners most often report air bags, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Volvo S40N?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Volvo S40N a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S40N model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.