2005 Volvo S40 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 194,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Volvo S40, 1% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 194,000 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 2005 Volvo S40. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel and entire vehicle began to shake as there was an abnormal noise. In addition, the air conditioner, radio, horn and sun roof failed to function when activated. The srs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ECM, front axles and struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10861933, filed 2016-04, 194,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037821Dec 21, 2010Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. There may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in…
- 10034507Sep 2, 2010Volvo: knocking noise from front control arm, rear bushing. A knocking or rattling metallic noise from the front suspension at start and stop, and in come cases pulling or a…
Suspension: other model years
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 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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