2001 Volvo V40 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,901miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Volvo V40, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,901 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.
“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“Over the weekend my check engine came on in my V40 wagon. When idle it acted as if it was going to stall. A few times it did, when idle at a stop. It did restart most of the time right away, but a few times it took a couple of tries and waiting. I made an appointment to bring it in for service on 6/28. On 6/27 I was taking my 7 month old baby to day care when it stalled in the middle of driving. Luckily there was no one behind me and I was able to pull to the side of the road. The car went completely dead while driving approximately 45 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132411, filed 2005-08, 41,901 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Volvo V40. The current mileage was 105000. The check engine warning indicator light turns on. The vehicle has been taken to both Volvo repair shops and local mechanics numerous times for this failure. They are able to turn the light off; however, it usually comes back on within three weeks. The dealer is unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. The engine size is unknown. The VIN was provided but appears to be invalid.”
NHTSA complaint #10193132, filed 2007-06, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10156257Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10022341May 1, 2007Immobilizer warning lamp lit or flashing, immo-dtc 321.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 27% |
| 2000 | 10 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo V40
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volvo V40
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.
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