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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2007 Volvo S40 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
99,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Volvo S40, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 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.

“On or about 12/04/2019 during a flash rain storm last winter, my husband and I was headed home on the 215 fwy northbound in san bernardino, ca when the center dome area and the electric sunroof inside our car begin pouring in huge amounts of very cold rain water on us and on the dashboard, stereo console, gear shifter, floor and seats. Until it was safe to exit the freeway, my husband tried to soak up as much of the leaking rainwater as he could with his coat but the water continued to pouring into the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11360366, filed 2020-09, 99,000 miles

“The cooling system and defrost shut down after driving for a while. Turns out the clutch went bad on the compressor. After researching further online, there are many complaints about this failure. Unfortunately, this is a very expensive repair that I cannot afford.”

NHTSA complaint #10662337, filed 2014-12

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010222%
2008319%
200728%
2006712%
200557%
200424%
200227%
200167%
200054%

Other parts of the 2007 Volvo S40

Brakes
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Volvo S40

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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