Transmission and drivetrainPart report
2006 Volvo S40 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Volvo S40, 2% of the 58 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10037893May 25, 2012Volvo: there is a software update. *rm updated 4/11/2012. *kb updated 4/13/12. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe updated 6/4/12.
- 10032425Jul 10, 2009Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. If that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged…
- 10016434Jul 7, 2006Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 30% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 33% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo S40
Electrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
24 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
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