2005 Volvo S40 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Volvo S40, 4% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“My vehicle shuts off while im driving it. I took it to a mechanic 3 times and was advised its an issue with the fuel pump. I was also advised this is an known issue with this particular vehicle and was provided a NHTSA campaign id # 08v033000.”
NHTSA complaint #11327540, filed 2020-06, 168,505 miles“I have been waiting for over 1 month for a new alternator for my 2005 S40 Volvo. I cannot get an answer from anyone in Volvo why it is taking so long. Of course, I can not drive the car I have been told by Volvo that 139 other Volvo owners are in the same condition. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10315212, filed 2010-03, 65,000 miles“(S40 2.4i) initial car message: brake failure, pull over safely. I continued to drive home since I was a few blocks away. Message changed to anti skid service required then back to brake failure again. Difficulty accelerating after stopping, felt like the parking brake was on but drove ok once accelerated. Attempted to turn off car but message changed to immobilizer, check manual and could not turn key to off position. From what I read in the manual, it appeared that the card didn't recognize it was in park. Turned parking brake on and off a few times and was able to turn off car. …”
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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 2005 Volvo S40
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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