2003 Volvo S40 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Volvo S40, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“The rear strut/shocks continue to break/crack over and over. I have gone through 3 new struts and shocks and they continue to break. I also have gone to the junkyard and all of the S40 and v40's have all of their struts/shocks broken. I've witnessed over 6 S40 or v40's like this now. My car has failed inspection because of this and it is a safety concern. It seems this is a common issue on every S40 and v40 from the years 2001-2004. It's absolutely ridiculous that these struts/shocks continue to break. There should definitely be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11156873, filed 2018-12, 120,000 miles“The following is a synopsis of original e-mail I sent to Volvo cars of north america for your records. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I finally had my 2003 Volvo S40 serviced for excessive bumpy ride problem that Ive complained about since the time I bought it from howard orloff in may 2003. …”
NHTSA complaint #10065869, filed 2004-04Related service bulletins
- 10016415Aug 29, 2003Front end pulls left or right (camber adjustment)
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Volvo S40
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Volvo S40
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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