Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2000 Volvo S40.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
The vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. Upon impact,the windshield blew out, the seats reclined and the air bags failed to deploy.
The driver side seat back lunged backwards with the slightest touch or movement. The dealership indicated that this was a manufacturing design defect.