Volvo S40 steering problems
34 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
491 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
71,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 305 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
34 of 491 complaints match this topic (6.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10031061 · 2003-08-08 (August 8, 2003)
RECENTLY PURCHASED USED 2000 VOLVO S40 SEDAN. THE HORN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE, WHICH I CONSIDER TO BE A DANGEROUS SAFETY PROBLEM. WHEN I POINTED THIS OUT TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN, HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE PLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAG MODULE IN THE STEERING COLUMN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031061 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10255194 · 2009-01-15 (January 15, 2009)
CUSTOMERS CAR BROKE DOWN, LOST STEERING CONTROL, INNER AND OUTER TIE-ROD END CAME APART AT THREADS, NO APARENT DAMAGE TO PARTS, REPLACED BOTH PARTS, SAVED OLD PARTS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10255194 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10823121 · 2016-01-29 (January 29, 2016)
THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY 1/28/16 AND IN APRIL 2015 (THE DEALERSHIP "FIXED IT" BUT IT DIDN'T WORK!!!!) YESTERDAY, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THE CAR DID THE SCARIEST THING I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STANDSTILL. NO POWER AT ALL. IT DIDN'T SLOW TO A STALL, NO WEIRD SOUNDS...IT JUST LITERALLY STOPPED IN IT'S TRACKS. RIGHT THERE, IN THE ROAD. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR SHUT OFF. WHEN I SAY SHUT OFF I MEAN THE HEADLIGHTS, DOME LIGHTS…
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10823121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 898588 · 2001-10-31 (October 31, 2001)
BUTTONS IN STEERING FOR HORN CAN BE DEPRESSED 1/2 INCH WITH HEAVY FORCE APPLIED TO THEM BEFORE HORN WILL ACTIVATE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED CONNECTORS. THIS FAILED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 898588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022349 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TWO REAR BRAKE PADS AFTER 10230. IN ADDITION, HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. POWER STEERING WHEEL SHAFT. PH
Owner-reported narrative. 10,230 miles reported. Look up ODI 10022349 at NHTSA ↗