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2004 Volvo S40 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
10,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Volvo S40, 4% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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 vehicle has the following intermittent electrical problems. Dashboard, radio, climate controls turn-off by themselves. Wipers activate by themselves. Srs warnings are displayed. Fuel door button does not activate. Ignition will not active so car will not start.”

NHTSA complaint #10169333, filed 2006-09, 10,000 miles

“Consumer complained about electrical problems. The windshield wipers suddenly cut on and off at times; the power windows and doors did not work, and gas gauge always showed that vehicle had no fuel. Also, airbag light came on. Finally, the trunk did not open.”

NHTSA complaint #10115193, filed 2005-03

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200714%
200612%
200511%
200424%

Other parts of the 2004 Volvo S40

Brakes
12 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo S40

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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