2000 Volvo S40 Suspension Problems

“On 3/4/2009, while doing other work to the car, a mechanic discovered that the rear passenger side coil spring was broken. It was broken at the lowest point and the car still sat level, so I was not even aware. I do not know how long it was broken. It looked like it just deteriorated over time. Although over 9 years old, the car has less than 64,000 mile, so I would not expect a coil spring to deteriorate like that. The dealer replaced both rear coil springs for $773.”

“1. Events = regular tire rotation in september 2008. Technician pointed out to me the corrosion and crack/failure in both rear coil springs. Mileage on the vehicle about 68,000 at time of discovery on my 2000 Volvo S40. 2. Corroded and cracked rear coil springs (both). The corrosion and crack were almost in the same location with the same amount of corrosion near the bottom (the first half-moon curve) of both springs where they are seated/braced. 3. October 2008 - took vehicle to local Volvo dealer for evaluation. They ordered new rear coil springs. …”

“I own a 2000 Volvo S40. We just had our fifth trip to the dealer to correct knocking noise/rattle in the front suspension. Problem started at 44,191 miles. Now at 59,800. Two sets of control arm bushings and two sets of sway bar bushings replaced. Noise returns within 2000 mi of service. Also, I have had the rear brakes go out at 17,500 miles. Pads wore thin and cut into the rotors. That one cost $335. Also, air conditioner went out at 9000 miles. I paid the extra money to get a Volvo because I keep my cars for a long time. …”

“Both of the vehicle's front shocks failed. When the shocks failed the consumer could hear rattling abd clunking noise in the front end of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle's thermostat failed which caused the check engine light to illuminate.”

“2000 Volvo ( v ) S40.on below date I exit. Hwy after driving normal&within speed limit&park at a gas pump.I was at pump for 30 sec. When I heard bang , pop , hiss ,& front passenger side of car dipped down.tire had gone flat in 2 seconds.I & employees tried to change tire. We could not pull tire free. Coil around strut snapped&when unwinding (I assume), coil went through one side of back of tire & came out other side.tire was being held onto car by coil. Car was towed to nearest garage about 50 ft. Away.wasn't towed to nearest v dlr for many reasons inc. …”