2001 Volvo S40 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,394miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Volvo S40, 4% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,394 miles.
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.
“2001 Volvo S40 suddenly starts accelerating on its own regardless of the speed I am travelling. It can happen at slow speeds or highway speeds. It happens regardless of whether the cruise control is on or off. It happens regardless of whether my foot is on the break or the accelerator. In other words, I can have my feet completely off both pedals and the car will accelerate. The only way to stop the car is by breaking extremely hard - and that barely stops the car. This is extremely dangerous. When I finally am able to stop the car and put in in park, the car accelerates even more. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396500, filed 2011-04, 186,788 miles“The vehicle is unable to pass inspection. The following parts were change air cleaner assembly, air cleaner sensor, fuel system filter, fuel system vent hose, fuel system ground strap, fuel system cover, fuel system gasket and fuel system pump sender assembly. My son had 3 tickets for no inspection. I research the vehicle and it stated that people pay Volvo $150.00 to pass the inspection. The mechanic reported that he did work on another Volvo S40 2000 and when a complaint was placed the Volvo fix the problem. …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 2 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 12% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S40
27 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology