Volvo V40 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 61 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Volvo V40 (2000–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2000 has the most, with 50. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (27 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All V40 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Brakes27 40%
• Engine cooling13 19%
• Suspension7 10%
• Vehicle speed control5 7.4%
• Electrical system5 7.4%
• Transmission and drivetrain4 5.9%
• Exterior lighting4 5.9%
• Wheels3 4.4%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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