Power Train Related Problems of the 2000 Volvo S40

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2000 Volvo S40.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Volvo S40

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
1
Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems
1
Power Train problems
1

Automatic Transmission problem #1

The key has been sticking in my ignition when I park. This time when I could not get the key out, I restarted the car in park, of course with my foot on the brake. The car jumped into reverse and flew backwards out of my garage at a high rate of speed. It crossed the road and ended up knocking down a garage and totaling the car. The brakes were on as evidenced by the tire tread and skid marks. It was a bizarre occurrence and very frighteningly.

Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem #2

While driving a warning light comes on and vehicle feels like it's coasting. When appling gas vehicle will not accelerate, like it is not in gear.

Power Train problem #3

While driving 40 mph, my car engine stopped. After being in the shop for a month, they detected that the tackometer was bad and replace it. This is a major safety issue in that I do not feel comfortable driving the car anymore. It has not occurred again but I think this needs to be researched. Regarding the radio, we have had problems with this over the last year. I have had them look at the problem at least 12 times. We are having static throughout the chicagoland area.


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