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Volvo V40Model year report

2001 Volvo V40 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
33,450miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 1.9L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Volvo V40 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2001 Volvo V40. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,450 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 145 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “No brakes upon initial start and shortly therafter, vehicle idled for approximately 6 hours. Dealer reset check valve and said they do not have to replace assembly, computer said okay.”

NHTSA complaint #10025924, filed 2003-07, 25,000 miles

Engine cooling: “2005 (sep/nov/dec): engine check light on 3 times. Dealer repaired all 3 times and following months, which is 2006, having sudden shifting/accelarating at low speed. Dealer fixed 2 times and 1 time couldnot find the issue. Aug. 18, 2007: continued having same problems plus car was jerking on fwy speed. Two days later, I couldn't start the car. Dealer replace neg. Battery cable and #4 ignition coil. Aug.21, 2007: called to inform Volvo north america and they suggested that I should talk to dealer service manager. Aug. …”

NHTSA complaint #10201268, filed 2007-08, 56,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving 5 MPH on a snowy hill traction control failed. Vehicle was unmoveable. Vehicle towed to dealer, sensor was replaced. Please add further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8002283, filed 2002-01

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 56,000 miles.

0%0–1017%10–2550%25–5017%50–750%75–1000%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 33,450 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20012002320033200520072011
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Volvo V40 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
V40 FWD1.9L 4-cyl5-speed automatic202923$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 Volvo V40 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 145 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 145 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo V40

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20011133,4502—23—Not enough data
20005065,0001—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volvo V40 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Volvo V40 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2001 Volvo V40 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Volvo V40 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.

Has the 2001 Volvo V40 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Volvo V40 get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Volvo V40 (V40, 1.9L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Volvo V40 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,450 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 56,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.