Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2001 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems |
I have a 2001 Volvo S40. At about 90,000 miles the gear shift button broke. Now you can change the gears with out pressing the brake pedal. I have small children so I have to keep my car locked at all times when I'm not in it. Read details...
Vehicle hesitates upon accerleration , almost to the point it feels as though it is going to stall. I had the vehicle to my local Volvo dealer back in novemeber of 2004, but after $700. 00 in diagnostic charges no problem was detected. Read details...
When accelerating vehicle would down shift gears. The dealership will be notified. The dealer have not been able to duplicate the problem. The transmission jerking occurred, the engine light would come on. Read details...