2000 Volvo V40: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 50 complaints (14.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 28 | 56.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 8.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 6.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 6.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 35 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
2000: 7; 2001: 8; 2002: 7; 2003: 11; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 4; 2010: 2; 2011: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000114 · 2002-12-16 (December 16, 2002)
UNPREDICTABLE EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE ON VOLVO MODELS V40 AND V70. VOLVO HAS A TSB THAT REMEDIES THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM (SHOULD BE A RECALL!!!)
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000114 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009503 · 2003-02-27 (February 27, 2003)
THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED A NOISE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011976 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011976 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011977 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
THE WHEEL BEARING SNAPPED CAUSING THE TIRE TO WOBBLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011977 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011979 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIED THE ABS BRAKES THEY LOCKED UP RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011979 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011980 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011980 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011983 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011984 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP LOCKING THE REAR TIRES WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011984 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V474000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Reported: 2003-11-17 (November 17, 2003)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN NEEDED BRAKE PEDAL FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PUMP WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION AND MOVE THE PUMP TO A NEW LOCATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA campaign record ↗