2002 Volvo V40 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V40 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Volvo V40. That ranks 3rd out of 6 V40 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 90,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Volvo V40 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 | 2 | 50% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 50,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 109,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Volvo V40 recalls (1)
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Problem: Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on december 19, 2003. 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There is s rip on my seat belt that could result to an injury or death. Seat belt cover was the thing that rip the seat belt it looks like a knife cuts the belt on it. This might just me having this problem pls. Check this concern... Thank's
Tl*the contact owns a used 2002 volvo v40 which was purchased in 2002. He stated that in order for the vehicle to stop, he had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal. The failure would occur at various speeds, including 5 mph. He also stated that the brake pedal would be depressed to the…
I have a 2002 volvo v40 and it has 50,200 miles. My daughter drives the car. I have noticed that the car engine stalls while driving at slower speeds. This has happened to me occasionally and i can count like 20 times. My daughter experienced this and i do not have a count. I called carlsen volvo…
Brakes failed on may 17. Dealer could not find problem. Brakes failed on may 28. Dealer replaced master cylinder and wheel cylinder. Brake warning light again on 6/12/2002. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volvo V40?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Volvo V40?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Volvo V40 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V40 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.