2000 Volvo S40 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Volvo S40, 2% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The key has been sticking in my ignition when I park. This time when I could not get the key out, I restarted the car in park, of course with my foot on the brake. The car jumped into reverse and flew backwards out of my garage at a high rate of speed. It crossed the road and ended up knocking down a garage and totaling the car. The brakes were on as evidenced by the tire tread and skid marks. It was a bizarre occurrence and very frighteningly.”
NHTSA complaint #10168776, filed 2006-09, 44,000 miles“While driving 40 MPH, my car engine stopped. After being in the shop for a month, they detected that the tackometer was bad and replace it. This is a major safety issue in that I do not feel comfortable driving the car anymore. It has not occurred again but I think this needs to be researched. Regarding the radio, we have had problems with this over the last year. I have had them look at the problem at least 12 times. We are having static throughout the chicagoland area.”
NHTSA complaint #753950, filed 2001-10Related service bulletins
- 10016434Jul 7, 2006Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 30% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 33% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo S40
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo S40
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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