2006 Volvo S40 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Volvo S40, 12% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 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.
“2006 Volvo S40-2.4i and according to forums about others who have the same heater blower problems that can cause an accident, when cold weather, the heater does not defrost the front windshield or side mirrors, heater stopped working like others reported in the forum, there was an actual recall for 2004 models with the same problem. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #10224807, filed 2008-04, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S40. The contact stated that the sunroof leaked water causing the electrical functions to fail. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the drain hose failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10676796, filed 2015-01, 89,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S40. While driving at speeds of 35 MPH, the front windshield suddenly cracked on the passenger side without warrant. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and stated they would not replace the windshield or honor the contacts warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 38,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10330439, filed 2010-05, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S40. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sun roof drainage system was clogged and water entered into the vehicle which caused damage to the electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10779853, filed 2015-10, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S40. While driving 65 MPH, the sun roof spontaneously shattered. As a result, glass shattered in small pieces all over the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $1,200. The manufacturer stated that they have no current issues on file regarding the sun roof failure; therefore, no compensation would be provided. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10257689, filed 2009-02, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 10130198Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10128164Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10167802Dec 15, 2016This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo S40
24 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 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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