2000 Volvo V40 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 46%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Volvo V40, 46% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes failed coming into my driveway. Able to stop car by using emergency brake. Could have caused a crash. Brought to be serviced. Mechanic reported that it was failed left front brake hose due to spring support rubbing through. This hose has been replaced and the old part is available. Mechanic also reported that right front brake hose needs to be replaced because of same reason. An appointment for this has been scheduled and part will be available. He feels this will be a design issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10355663, filed 2010-09, 97,104 miles“Brakes not depressing, happened on our car and on the loaner we have from Volvo twice in the last week. The engine: a black puff of smoke came out the back, the oil light flashed on and the engine locked before I could pull over to the shoulder. There was not electrical warning and no physical warning (leaking oil etc.).”
NHTSA complaint #722662, filed 2000-05“I have had a problem with my brakes since I purchased the car. When I use the car after it has been sitting for a while, it feels like the brakes aren't working. You have to depress the pedal further and harder than normal for the car to stop. After a few brake applications, the brakes appear to work normally.”
NHTSA complaint #725895, filed 2000-07“The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH the brakes failed resulting in a crash. A police report was filed at the scene and the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. The dealership determined on certain vehicles water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v474000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic power assist vacuum. The VIN was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10156816, filed 2006-05, 29,000 miles“Brake system in car works poorly when car is cold or left for a few hours. Significantly more brake pressure is required to stop the car when car is cold. Problem has been fixed three times but has returned again. Evidently this is related to failure of a vacuum pump used to provide additional brake vacuum for the master cylinder when the engine is cold.”
NHTSA complaint #10030825, filed 2003-08Related recalls
- 03V474000Nov 17, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.Covers: Volvo V40 2000, S40 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 36% |
| 2000 | 23 | 46% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo V40
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo V40
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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