2006 Volvo S40 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Volvo S40, 3% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“Water leaked into my vehicle through the sunroof, destroyed the computer and air airbag system. The carpets are soaked with standing water sitting in the body of the front passenger side of the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the dealership and was told the sunroof drainage tubes where clogged. I was then quoted a price for repairs which totaled in excess of $2000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10681158, filed 2015-02, 90,000 miles“This is the 3rd time that my car has completely stopped and gone idle when I have children in my car. Since march of 2015 my car stops in the middle of the busy highways in houston. It starts shaking and also won't let me accelerate when I press on the gas and it is so scary for me and my kids. I have had the throttle body repaired at first and just last week I had it completely replaced. I have paid over 1,000 dollars within the last month on this electronic throttle body issue and I would like for it to be known that this car isn't safe. It has put my life at risk and my kids as well! …”
NHTSA complaint #10715060, filed 2015-05Related service bulletins
- 10241661Jul 21, 2023Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo S40
24 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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