2004 Volvo S40 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Volvo S40, 2% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 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 contact owns a 2004 Volvo S40 equipped with cooper zeon rs3-a tires, size: 205/55/16r (na). The contact heard a loud humming noise coming from the tires. The inside of the tread had a line and the contact noticed damage or an opening. An independent mechanic confirmed that the tires were separating at the tread line. An unknown tire dealer stated that the tires were not under warranty after the tires had been owned for over three years. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle failure mileage was 145,000. The tire failure mileage and VIN were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11265371, filed 2019-10, 145,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10156288Aug 18, 2018Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
- 10044085Apr 23, 2012Volvo: excessively negative rear camber may cause uneven tire wear and this may be accompanied by abnormal road noise or ride. Refer to the camber angle specification in rtj…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo S40
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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