2005 Volvo S40N Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S40N years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Volvo S40N. That is the most of any S40N model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 50%), typically at around 600 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 50% | 600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 5,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 4,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Volvo S40N recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Started car when parked in parking space, and car went forward when shift lever was in reverse. Moved shift lever through 'gears' to reverse two more times. Three times car moved forward when lever was in reverse. Turned off engine and re-started car, then car would go backwards when in reverse. *jb
I own the 2005 s40. This is the second time in 2.5 months that my car has just decided not to start. The first time, it had just been serviced and i drove about 20 minutes to a gas station, shut off the engine and then it would not start. After a few tries it decided to start. I took it immediately…
Three attempts have been made so far to correct a brake problem. We are currently working on having the car services a fourth time in the course of 6 months, my car has been in the shop a total of three weeks. *nm
Two issues: 1) car stalled on the 495 beltway and check engine light lit and car would not start. A volvo temporary sw fix was applied to the computer to fix 2) oem license plate bolts on the front of car a very sharp and can cause harm to persons and property
On the 2005 volvo s40 t5 automatic only, the brake pedal is dangerously close to the gas pedal. In fact, a size 9 shoe of medium width will barely fit on the gas pedal while touching the brake pedal. In addition, the brake pedal is about 1.5 inches higher than the gas pedal so many times the foot…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo S40N?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Volvo S40N?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.